Maryland
Maryland homeschool laws & record-keeping (2026)
Notify your district 15 days before starting and verify each year. Keep a portfolio, which the district may review up to three times a year unless you use an umbrella.
- Regulation level
- Moderate
- Notice or filing
- Notice 15 days before starting, then annually.
Common questions about homeschooling in Maryland
Do I have to notify the state to homeschool in Maryland?
Notice 15 days before starting, then annually.
How many days or hours do I have to homeschool in Maryland?
Maryland does not set a specific number of homeschool days or hours.
Is standardized testing required in Maryland?
Maryland sets no grade-specific standardized-testing requirement for homeschoolers. Check the overview above for any annual assessment your state or district expects.
What records do I need to keep in Maryland?
Keep attendance or a daily log, the subjects you teach, and samples of work. Even where Maryland requires little, good records help with transfers, college admissions, and peace of mind.
How Homeschoolio helps in Maryland
Homeschoolio logs your day in seconds, tracks your days and hours, and generates the actual records and filings Maryland expects, as review-ready PDFs built from data you already logged. Everything works offline, and your records are always yours to export.
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Homeschoolio helps you keep records. It isn't legal advice. Homeschool requirements vary by district and change over time, so always verify your state and district's current rules.