Maryland Homeschool Requirements
Maryland requires annual notice and a portfolio review, but no specific instructional days. Parents can satisfy oversight through the county superintendent or by enrolling in an approved umbrella correspondence school.
Notification Requirements
File annual notice with county superintendent; may operate through umbrella correspondence school instead
Required Subjects
Teacher Qualifications
None required
Testing & Assessment
Annual portfolio review by the superintendent or approved umbrella program
Instructional Days / Hours
No specific mandate
Record Keeping
Maintain portfolio of student work throughout the year
Official Resources for Maryland
These summaries reflect general requirements as of 2026. Laws change — always verify with an official source before making decisions.
Other Moderate Regulation states
Arkansas requires annual notice to the school district plus an annual standardized test beginning in first grade.
Colorado requires annual district notification and an annual assessment, but gives families wide choice in curriculum and evaluation method.
Florida requires annual notice and a yearly portfolio evaluation, but no specific number of instructional days.
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