University Of Maryland Health Science Library

University Of Maryland Health Science Library

University Of Maryland Health Science Library

If you are facing sending your child to school and feel that homeschooling may be right for you and your child, you will need to make sure that you research the guidelines in your state. All states have different regulations and if you live in Maryland, you are facing some of the most stringent guidelines as far as homeschooling goes. Here is a quick look at what you will need to do as a parent if you choose to homeschool in the State of Maryland.

Your Options as a Homeschooling Parent

In Maryland, there are two options that you can choose when you homeschool your children. Both are set in place to make sure that parents are regulated and that children are taught the necessary education. It is important that you file the needed paperwork and follow these guidelines very carefully. Not doing so can result in your child’s education not being recognized by the state and can in fact, get you into a lot of trouble. It is compulsory that all school aged children, ages 6 to 16 attend public, private or homeschool.