Homeschool Law Map
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Maryland homeschool laws

Low regulation State Rank 37 of 56 (1 = easiest)

Confidence: Medium · Last verified:

71.3
Freedom score / 100
This is general information, not legal advice. Requirements shown are for the scored pathway: Portfolio option. Other pathways may have different rules.

Current regulations

Notification & registration Requirement exists

Notice of Consent to local superintendent 15 days before starting (HSLDA considers the wait unenforceable); annual communication before school year about continuing; notice of change in status.

Parent / instructor qualifications None in scored pathway

None stated.

Required subjects Requirement exists

Math, English, social studies, science, art, music, health, physical education.

Testing & assessment None in scored pathway

No testing. Portfolio maintained; superintendent may review up to 3 times per year at agreeable time/place; deficiencies -> 30 days to correct, appeals available.

Records, days & reporting Requirement exists

Regular, thorough instruction 'of sufficient duration'; no fixed day count.

Oversight Requirement exists

Local superintendent (portfolio review).

Immunization & other requirements None in scored pathway

None stated.

Legal pathways

Scored pathway: Portfolio option. The score uses the least-burdensome parent-led pathway defined in law (see methodology).

Who to notify & where to start

Notice of Consent to local superintendent 15 days before starting (HSLDA considers the wait unenforceable); annual communication before school year about continuing; notice of change in status.

No official source link is on file yet for this record.

Recent changes

2019 regulation change removed any right to see the child at review (per HSLDA).

Also see Law watch.

How the score breaks down

Notification, registration & approval 10 / 20
Parent/instructor qualifications 0 / 10
Required subjects & curriculum mandates 5 / 10
Testing, assessment & evaluation 0 / 25
Records, reporting & official oversight 11.3 / 15
Mandated instruction time 2.5 / 10
Other burdens (immunization paperwork, ID docs, background checks, local discretion) 0 / 10

Regulation burden 28.8 / 100 → freedom score 71.3. Bars show burden points per criterion (longer = more burdensome). HSLDA's own map tier for comparison: Low (summary dated 2025-07-01).

Data notes

Sources

Primary / official

None on file.

Secondary

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Helpful resources for Maryland families

Types of services families in this jurisdiction commonly look for, based on the requirements above. These are categories, not endorsements.

Curriculum and course providers

Complete curricula, single-subject courses, and online programs, including options organized around required subjects.

Why shown: Maryland lists required subjects or curriculum expectations.

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Record-keeping and planning tools

Attendance logs, lesson planners, transcript and portfolio organizers for keeping the records your jurisdiction may ask for.

Why shown: Maryland asks for notices, records, attendance, or instruction time in the scored pathway.

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