In Maryland, How Can I Begin Homeschooling?

Maryland recognizes homeschooling as an option to public school enrollment for students to receive regular, thorough instruction. Parents or guardians who wish to homeschool a child should contact their local home school coordinator and submit a confidential Home Schooling Notification form to the local school superintendent at least 15 days before starting a home schooling program.

To start homeschooling in Maryland, parents must file a Notice of Consent, teach all required subjects, and provide instruction of sufficient duration. They must also have their local school assign a teacher to issue progress reports and grade papers.

To homeschool in Maryland, parents must file paperwork, teach required subjects, and maintain a portfolio, among other things depending on their choice of home. The state recognizes nonpublic schools and homeschooling as options to public school enrollment for students to receive regular, thorough instruction.

To enroll as a homeschooler, parents must file a Notice of Consent, teach all required subjects, and provide instruction that is “of sufficient duration”. They must also have their local school assign a teacher to issue progress reports and grade papers.

In summary, Maryland’s homeschooling laws and requirements, compulsory attendance ages, withdrawal, access to sports and special education services, recordkeeping, work permits, and jury duty are essential for parents and students interested in homeschooling.