Home School Statute: The Maryland Educational Code Ann. § 7-301(a). Public school attendance is not required for a child who is “otherwise receiving regular, thorough instruction during the school year in the studies usually taught in the public schools to children of the same age.” The Department of Education has enacted homeschool regulations (COMAR 13A§10.01.01 through .05). According to these regulations, parents may home school under one of three options:
Option 1: Portfolio Option
Option 2: Church Umbrella Option (this is what FSP is)
Option 3: State Approved School Umbrella Option
The full description of a parent’s legal rights to Home Educate are found here:
HSLDA Legal analysis regarding Homeschooling
Specific instructions about homeschooling in Maryland can be downloaded here:
MSDE Home Schooling Fact Sheet
HSLDA has provided us with a PDF summary here:
Maryland Regulations
It is the parent’s responsibility to inform the superintendent in writing of the intent to homeschool. Below are forms for our local families use:
Frederick County Homeschooling information
Frederick County Homeschooling Notification form
Montgomery County Assurance of Consent
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