Maryland Homeschooling Laws

Hey there, future homeschooling champ! If you’re thinking about embarking on the awesome journey of homeschooling in Maryland, here’s a quick guide to make it as breezy as a day at the beach.

How to Comply with Homeschool Laws in Maryland

Option 1: The Portfolio Powerhouse

Ready to roll with the portfolio option? Here’s your game plan:

  1. High-five your superintendent with a Notice of Consent form.
  2. Dive into subjects like math, English, and even unleash your inner artist!
  3. Keep the learning vibes strong – “sufficient duration” is the key.
  4. Showcase your educational masterpiece in a portfolio – it’s like your homeschooling scrapbook!
  5. Superintendent wants a sneak peek? Sure thing, just a casual check-in, maybe once or twice a year. (Psst, you don’t have to bring the kiddos!)

Feeling a bit camera shy during the portfolio review? Drop off your materials, and let a friendly phone call do the talking.

Option 2: The Church Umbrella Adventure

Ready to spice it up with the church umbrella option? Let’s dance:

  1. Join a church umbrella (your educational dance partner).
  2. Shout out to your superintendent with that Notice of Consent (don’t forget to mention your cool umbrella name).
  3. Let the church umbrella oversee the show – pre-enrollment conferences, textbook reviews, and maybe a virtual coffee chat.
  4. Stay in the loop – yearly check-ins with the umbrella, and shout-outs if you change your homeschooling groove.

Option 3: The Church-Exempt School Extravaganza

Up for the church-exempt school umbrella challenge? Let’s do this:

  1. Pick your church-exempt school umbrella (your academic superhero cape).
  2. Superhero landing – Notify your superintendent with the Notice of Consent (and feel free to do it on the same day you start your homeschooling adventure).
  3. Let the church-exempt school umbrella be your academic sidekick – pre-enrollment conferences, textbook reviews, and maybe a virtual tea party.
  4. Keep the superhero alliance strong – yearly check-ins and updates if you switch gears.

Option 4: The State-Approved School Spectacle

Ready for the state-approved school umbrella option? Lights, camera, action:

  1. Fill out the Notice of Consent form.
  2. Proclaim your homeschooling status to the local school (state-approved style).
  3. Show off your progress and keep the school umbrella program in the loop – yearly check-ins and updates if you change your homeschooling tune.

Remember, this guide is your friendly sidekick, not legal advice. So, put on your homeschooling cape and let the learning adventure begin!


Learn more at:

Homeschool Fox

Homeschool.com

Time 4 Learning

CRHE Coalition for Responsible Home Education

HSLDA