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Homeschool Requirements in Maryland

Complete compliance guide — updated May 2026

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At a Glance

Notification Required

Yes

Testing Required

Portfolio Required

Yes

Notification & Registration

Maryland parents must provide written notice to the local school superintendent before beginning and each September 1 thereafter. Parents may also work under an approved umbrella program or correspondence school.

Required Subjects

EnglishMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesArtMusicHealthPhysical Education

Key Steps to Get Started

1Submit written notice of intent to your local school superintendent before beginning and each September 1
2Teach required subjects
3Maintain a portfolio of the child's work — the superintendent reviews it annually
4Schedule an annual portfolio review with the superintendent (or enroll in an approved umbrella school to handle oversight)
5No standardized test required if portfolio review is satisfactory

Official Resources

Maryland Department of Education →HSLDA Maryland Guide →

Maryland Compliance Checklist

Last verified May 24, 2026

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File written notice of intent with local superintendent
Before you begin homeschooling, submit a written notice to your local school superintendent. You must also resubmit this notice every year by September 1.
View official source (State DOE) →
Teach all required subjects
Your homeschool program must cover all eight required subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health, and Physical Education.
View official source (HSLDA) →
Maintain a portfolio of your child's work
Keep an ongoing portfolio that documents your child's schoolwork and progress throughout the year, as the superintendent will review it annually.
View official source (State DOE) →
Schedule annual portfolio review with superintendent
Arrange a yearly portfolio review with your local superintendent, or alternatively enroll in an approved umbrella school that handles oversight on your behalf.
View official source (HSLDA) →
Resubmit written notice each September 1
Every year by September 1, send a fresh written notice of intent to your local superintendent to remain in compliance for the new school year.
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