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Homeschooling in Maryland

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What Maryland requires

  • Notice to authorities: Yes. Notification required 15 days before starting. Choose Option A (portfolio reviews with local school system, twice yearly) or one of three umbrella options that supervise on behalf of MSDE.
  • Instructional days: 180 per year
  • Portfolio: Required.
  • Annual evaluator: Not required.
  • Quarterly reports: Not required.

How Anchor helps

Anchor logs every day automatically when you make an activity entry. It builds the portfolio your state expects, generates the attendance PDF, and reminds you about evaluations before they're due.

Common questions about homeschooling in Maryland

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Maryland?

Yes. Maryland requires notice to the authorities before you begin home education. Notification required 15 days before starting. Choose Option A (portfolio reviews with local school system, twice yearly) or one of three umbrella options that supervise on behalf of MSDE.

How many days or hours of school does Maryland require?

Maryland requires 180 instructional days per year. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.

Does Maryland require a portfolio or standardized testing?

Yes. Maryland requires a portfolio of your student's work.

Does Maryland require an annual evaluation?

No. Maryland does not require an annual evaluator review.

What records should I keep to homeschool in Maryland?

Keep attendance for every school day, samples of your student's work, and any test or evaluation results Maryland asks for. Homeschool Anchor builds all three from your daily logs and turns this state's rules into dated checkpoints, so nothing is reconstructed at the deadline.

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Source: HSLDA — Maryland · last verified 2026-08-08 · Always verify with your state homeschool association before relying on this.