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DEFEATED - 2018: HB 1798 - County Boards of Education - Home Instruction Program - Observation of Instruction and Reporting of Abuse and Neglect This bill would require parents to annually inform their county Read more...
2017: HB 980 - Children Exempt From Public School Attendance - Participation in Public High School Clubs and Activities This bill would require local school systems to allow a non-public Read more...
Differences Between Umbrellas, Co-ops, and Support Groups Starting to homeschool can be an overwhelming experience. Networking with local homeschoolers provides a critical support system for families new to educating their children at home. With hundreds of resources - Read more...
Compulsory Education Law On July 1, 2017, Maryland's updated compulsory school age law went into full effect. The law, which defines the ages when a child must attend school, officially raised the drop-out age to 18. The minimum age for Read more...
Meet Dr. Lynne Muller On Thursday, August 23, 2018, the Maryland Homeschool Association hosted a community meeting for statewide homeschooling families and Dr. Lynne Muller. Dr. Muller works as the Section Chief for Student Services and School Counseling Read more...
2016: HB 251 Education - Home Instruction Programs - Participation in Clubs and Activities This bill would allow a homeschool children to participate in specified clubs and activities beginning on January 1, 2017 and Read more...
Testifying In Annapolis The Maryland General Assembly meets for 90 days every year to conduct its legislative business. The session begins within the first ten days of January and lasts until early April. During this time, the House and Read more...
Compulsory School Age Maryland's compulsory school age law requires all children between the ages of 5 and 18 to attend school. In 2006, the law created a new kindergarten birthday cut-off rule for enrollment. All children who turn 5 Read more...
Finding the Best Homeschool Umbrella The Maryland homeschool regulation, COMAR 13A.10.01, requires families to participate in up to 3 portfolio reviews each year. These compliance reviews serve to confirm that a family is providing their child with "regular, thorough Read more...
2014: HB 944 Education - Home Instruction Programs - Private Tutors This bill would allow homeschool parents to utilize the services of a private tutor to provide home instruction, as long as the tutor Read more...
