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Maryland homeschool checklist

What Maryland asks, in plain words

2026–27Checked Oct 30, 2026

Children and grades
School year starts

What to send

Notice of consent to your local superintendent15 days before you start
Done on
Tell your local superintendent you’re still homeschooling (no form needed)Before each school year starts
Done on
Portfolio reviews with the school system, up to three a yearWhen they’re set
Done on
Change of status notice to your superintendentOnly if you stop or switch ways during the year
Done on

What to teach

  • Math
  • English
  • Social studies
  • Science
  • Art
  • Music
  • Health
  • Physical education

You can teach, with no set qualifications. No set days or hours.

What to keep

A portfolio: materials, reading, writing samples, worksheets and tests
Filed