Is testing required?
No statewide standardized testing requirement applies just for homeschooling, but the portfolio option includes regular portfolio reviews and umbrella programs may have their own oversight rules.
MD
Medium regulationMaryland homeschool testing requirements
Testing rules vary dramatically by state. This page gives parents the current Maryland testing/evaluation summary, frequency, and practical next steps without burying the answer in legal language.
Plain-English note: this is a parent guide, not legal advice. Use the official source links at the bottom of the page before a deadline or filing decision.
How often?
No statewide homeschool testing schedule. Under the portfolio option, portfolio reviews are generally held at least three times each year.
Recordkeeping connection
For the portfolio option, keep a portfolio showing instructional materials, reading materials, and examples of the student’s work. The portfolio must be available for review at the times required by the supervising authority.
Notification connection
Yes. Most homeschool families submit a Notice of Consent form, though umbrella-style options may route oversight differently. Deadline: Generally at least 15 days before starting a home instruction program, again each year, and within 15 days after moving into a new county.
Practical testing file
- 1Name of test, evaluator, or portfolio reviewer if used.
- 2Date completed and school year covered.
- 3Score report, evaluator letter, portfolio receipt, or parent summary.
- 4Copy of anything submitted to a district, umbrella school, or state office.
Free printables
Download the homeschool starter kit
Print these before you start: a state startup checklist, letter-of-intent template, attendance tracker, and high-school transcript template.
New homeschool families
State homeschool startup checklist
A printable first-week checklist for choosing your pathway, handling notices or withdrawal, tracking deadlines, and setting up records.
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Notice or withdrawal paperwork
Homeschool letter of intent template
A parent-safe fill-in notice/withdrawal template with reminders to use official state forms when required.
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Recordkeeping
Homeschool attendance tracker
A simple school-year tracker for days, hours, holidays, field trips, and notes you can keep with your records.
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High school planning
Homeschool transcript template
A fill-in high-school transcript starter with course records, credit summary, and parent certification lines.
Download PDF →
These printables are general planning tools, not legal advice. Always verify the current rule on your state page and official source links before filing deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Does Maryland require standardized testing for homeschoolers?
No statewide standardized testing requirement applies just for homeschooling, but the portfolio option includes regular portfolio reviews and umbrella programs may have their own oversight rules.
How often do Maryland homeschoolers test or evaluate?
No statewide homeschool testing schedule. Under the portfolio option, portfolio reviews are generally held at least three times each year.
Where should I store results?
Keep testing or evaluation records with your Maryland homeschool records, even if the state does not require submission every year.
See testing in context
Testing is only one compliance field. Review the complete Maryland requirement hub before your school year starts.
Maryland homeschool requirementsSources for Maryland
- https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DSFSS/SSSP/HomeInstruct/index.aspx
- https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Documents/DSFSS/SSSP/HomeInstruct/HomeInstruction_Guidelines.pdf
- https://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/education/title-7/subtitle-3/section-7-301/
- https://govt.westlaw.com/mdc/Document/N6B3F52809CE111DB9BCF9DAC28345A2A
- HSLDA state law summary
Last verified: 2026-04-20. Last updated: 2026-04-20.