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Maryland Homeschool Requirements

Moderate Regulation

Maryland requires notification and periodic portfolio review (COMAR 13A.10.01.01–.05), administered locally by each of the state's 24 school systems rather than through one statewide process. COMAR requires instruction on "a regular basis" of "sufficient duration" WITHOUT specifying any day or hour count, so Maryland has no real instructional-day minimum, 180 is shown as a general recommendation only. For homeschool-specific questions, contact 410-767-0100.

No Minimum

180 days is a recommendation

Required

notification

Required

testing

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Notification

Required

Deadline: before beginning (Notice/Consent form); no statewide annual re-filing, though individual counties may vary

Testing

Required

Frequency: at the conclusion of each semester, up to 3 portfolio reviews per year

Required Subjects

  • English
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Art
  • Music
  • Health
  • Physical Education

Instructional Days

No Minimum

Maryland does not set a minimum number of instructional days or hours by law. 180 days is shown here as a general planning recommendation only, not a legal requirement.

Report Frequency

roughly semi-annual (portfolio review); exact cadence is locally variable

Submission Method

county/local-administered — Maryland's 24 local school systems each run their own logistics under the same statewide floor

Key Deadlines

Notification Deadline

before beginning (Notice/Consent form); no statewide annual re-filing, though individual counties may vary

Testing Requirement

at the conclusion of each semester, up to 3 portfolio reviews per year

Report Due

roughly semi-annual (portfolio review); exact cadence is locally variable

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in Maryland?+
Maryland requires notification and periodic portfolio review (COMAR 13A.10.01.01–.05), administered locally by each of the state's 24 school systems rather than through one statewide process. COMAR requires instruction on "a regular basis" of "sufficient duration" WITHOUT specifying any day or hour count, so Maryland has no real instructional-day minimum, 180 is shown as a general recommendation only. For homeschool-specific questions, contact 410-767-0100.
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in Maryland?+
Maryland does not set a minimum number of instructional days or hours by law. 180 days is shown as a general planning recommendation only, not a legal requirement.
Does Maryland require notification to homeschool?+
Yes, Maryland requires families to submit notification to homeschool. The deadline is before beginning (Notice/Consent form); no statewide annual re-filing, though individual counties may vary.
Does Maryland require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
Yes, Maryland requires testing for homeschool students. Testing frequency: at the conclusion of each semester, up to 3 portfolio reviews per year.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Maryland?+
Maryland requires the following subjects to be taught: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health, Physical Education.
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