Maryland Homeschool Laws
Homeschooling is regulated at the state level and changes may be made to the relevant statutes at any time. Always consult the actual state code, which is usually online at your state's official website, for the most up to date and accurate legal information with regard to homeschooling. Also keep in mind that interpretations of the code -- whether provided by school districts or homeschool groups -- may or may not be an accurate reflection of the law. Always combine interpretations with your own reading of the statute itself.
The "Show Me" Letter - Many an uninformed (or informed but overzealous) school administration official has asked local homeschoolers for more documentation than the state homeschool law requires. In The "Show Me" Letter, Shay Seaborne relates her experience with an overzealous official and how knowing the law and being polite but firm is often all it takes to educate local officials. A "must read" for new homeschoolers!
Although we try to keep our links up to date, state laws change regularly. The information at the links provided below contain information that may or may not be current.
Nonpublic School Approval – Home Instruction
From the Maryland State Department of Education. Fact Sheet Regarding Home Instruction in Maryland.
Nonpublic School Approval – COMAR 13A.10.01
From the Maryland State Department of Education. Nonpublic School Approval Legal Requirements.
Nonpublic School Approval – Overview
From the Maryland State Department of Education
Nonpublic School Approval – Information
From the Maryland State Department of Education. Nonpublic Entities Registered with the Maryland State Department of Education to Supervise Home Instruction of Maryland Students.
Nonpublic School Approval- Regulations
From the Maryland State Department of Education
Nonpublic School Approval – Approval Steps
From the Maryland State Department of Education
From MHEA
From Maryland Association of Christian Home Educators
From Hand in Hand Homeschool
Maryland Resource Pages & Places
Maryland Homeschooling InformationMaryland Statewide
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Maryland
Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum – MarylandMaryland Statewide
Discussions and Resources for Maryland Homeschoolers
