Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: moderate-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, Initial notice at least 15 days before starting; annual verification before each school year.
- Instruction minimum: No state-set instruction-day or -hour minimum.
- Record retention: 2 year(s) — Attendance, Subjects taught.
Reporting requirements
- End of each semester (no more than 3 a year): Local school system reviews the portfolio at agreed times, unless you are supervised by an approved umbrella.
Required subjects
All grades: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health, Physical Education.
The details
Notify the local superintendent at least 15 days before starting, then verify each year. Choose portfolio reviews by the local school system (at the end of each semester, at agreed times, no more than 3 a year) or supervision by an approved church-exempt umbrella. The portfolio must show regular, thorough instruction.
Maryland official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a Maryland-acceptable transcript includes
- Homeschool (school) name + supervising parent.
- Student name, date of birth, anticipated graduation date.
- Courses by year — subject, credits, grades on the 4.0 scale.
- Cumulative GPA (unweighted at minimum; weighted if relevant).
- Grading-scale legend + parent signature and date.
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Questions Maryland families ask
Does Maryland require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — Maryland does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. Maryland does require a notice of intent (annual, Initial notice at least 15 days before starting; annual verification before each school year).
What homeschool records should I keep in Maryland?
Keep records for 2 year(s): Attendance, Subjects taught. No state-set instruction-day or -hour minimum. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will Maryland colleges accept a parent-issued transcript?
Yes. In-state public universities accept parent-issued homeschool transcripts, typically alongside test scores or course validation. A clean, GPA-calculated transcript on a consistent format is what they expect.