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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Maryland: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Maryland, and families must meet notification plus testing and/or record requirements. Here’s everything you need to stay compliant, in plain English.
- Regulation level
- Moderate
- Notification
- Annual notice
- Instruction time
- No state mandate
- Required subjects
- 8 subjects
- Assessment
- Required
- Recordkeeping
- Required
- Compulsory ages
- 5–16
Notification
Maryland requires annual notice, due annual.
Notify the local superintendent. Options: supervised home instruction program or umbrella institution (church or private school).
Instruction time
Maryland sets no statewide requirement for days or hours of instruction.
Maryland requires 'regular, thorough instruction during the school year' — no mandated day count; 180 days is the public-school requirement.
Required subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social studies
- Health
- Physical education
- Art
- Music
Instruction must cover English, math, science, social studies, health, PE, art, and music.
Assessment & testing
Maryland requires periodic assessment of homeschooled students.
Annual portfolio review with a supervisor or umbrella institution representative.
Recordkeeping
Maryland requires homeschool families to maintain records.
Portfolio of work must be maintained and reviewed annually.
Parent qualifications
None required.
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Maryland?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Maryland, families must meet notification plus testing and/or record requirements. Children ages 5–16 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Maryland?
Yes. Maryland requires annual notice — annual. Notify the local superintendent. Options: supervised home instruction program or umbrella institution (church or private school).
How many days or hours of instruction does Maryland require?
Maryland sets no statewide day or hour mandate for homeschoolers. Maryland requires 'regular, thorough instruction during the school year' — no mandated day count; 180 days is the public-school requirement.
What subjects are required in Maryland?
Maryland requires: English, Mathematics, Science, Social studies, Health, Physical education, Art, Music. Instruction must cover English, math, science, social studies, health, PE, art, and music.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Maryland?
Yes — Maryland has an assessment requirement. Annual portfolio review with a supervisor or umbrella institution representative.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Maryland?
Maryland requires families to keep homeschool records. Portfolio of work must be maintained and reviewed annually.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Maryland Department of Education and HSLDA’s Maryland page.
Not legal advice. This data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Homeschool laws change frequently. Always verify requirements with your state's Department of Education or a qualified homeschool legal organization before making compliance decisions. Requirements shown were last verified 2026-09.