Homeschool Laws in Maryland
Parents who choose to homeschool in Maryland must provide annual notice to their local superintendent of schools. This notification requirement applies each year and informs the school system that the child will be receiving home instruction rather than attending a public or approved private school. The notice is submitted to the local school system, which has oversight responsibility under Maryland state education law.
Maryland requires that homeschooled children receive regular, thorough instruction during the school year in the studies usually taught in the public schools to children of the same age. Specifically, instruction must be provided in English, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, health, and physical education. In addition to covering these subjects, families are subject to an assessment requirement, and Maryland provides multiple options for satisfying that requirement rather than mandating a single form of evaluation. The state does not impose any specific academic or professional qualifications on the parent or other person providing the instruction.
Homeschool statutes are subject to amendment by state legislatures, and most changes take effect on or around July 1 of a given year. Because requirements can shift from one legislative session to the next, families should confirm current rules directly with the Maryland State Department of Education or their local school system before making enrollment decisions. This summary is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Requirement details
| Required subjects | Children must receive “regular, thorough instruction during the school year in the studies usually taught in the public schools to children of the same age,” which includes instruction in English, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, health, and physical education |
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| Parent qualifications | none |
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Not legal advice. This page summarizes Maryland law in plain English, verified as of June 2026 against the cited statutes. Legislatures amend homeschool law (most changes take effect July 1) — confirm current requirements with the state department of education or a licensed attorney before acting. How we verify this.