Maryland Homeschool Requirements 2026-2027
Complete guide to Maryland homeschool requirements for the 2026-2027 school year. Learn about hours, subjects, filing deadlines, required documents, and assessment options.
Hours Requirements
No minimum hours required. Maryland does not mandate a specific number of instructional hours.
Required Subjects
Elementary (Grades 1-6)
EnglishMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesArtMusicHealthPhysical Education
Secondary (Grades 7-12)
EnglishMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesArtMusicHealthPhysical Education
Filing Deadlines (2026-2027)
No specific filing deadlines tracked for Maryland.
Required Documents
Home Instruction Notification (MSDE-prescribed consent statement)
Required
Portfolio review (twice a year)
Required
Portfolio
Required
Assessment Requirements
No annual assessment required by Maryland.
Official Sources
- https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dee/npsa/home-instruction.aspx
- https://regs.maryland.gov/us/md/exec/comar/13A.10.01.01
- https://regs.maryland.gov/us/md/exec/comar/13A.10.01.05
- https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ged§ion=7-301&enactments=false
- https://oitinfo.msde.maryland.gov/NSAB/NSABSchoolList/TotalHomeInstructionList
- https://hslda.org/legal/maryland
This guide is based on publicly available state requirements. Verify with your state education department. Last verified: October 2026.
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