State requirements

Homeschooling in Maryland: what’s actually required.

Notification required.

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What Maryland asks

Regulation level

Medium regulation

Law type

Notify-only (no prior approval; may begin upon notice)

What you notify / file

Notify: Local (county) school superintendent; Written 'Notice of Consent' (Home Instruction Notification) form (MSDE-prescribed); ≥15 calendar days before beginning (COMAR; HSLDA disputes this as unenforceable).

Testing / evaluation

No standardized testing or evaluation required.

Required subjects

English, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, health, physical education

Last verified: 2026-06-30

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