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Maryland Home Instruction

​Maryland law, Education Article, §7-301, Annotated Code of Maryland, Compulsory Attendance, and COMAR 13A.10.10.01 states that each child who resides in Maryland and is 5 years old or older and under 18 shall attend a public school regularly during the entire school year unless the child is otherwise receiving regular, thorough schooling during the school year in the studies usually taught in the public school to children of the same age.  Maryland recognizes nonpublic schools and home schooling as options to public school enrollment for students to receive regular, thorough instruction.


For more information:


Home Instruction Video Series



Contact Information

Lynne E. Muller
Education Specialist, Student Services
Division of Student Support, Academic Enrichment,
and Educational Policy
Maryland State Department of Education
lynne.muller@maryland.gov
410-767-3364 (office)
410-333-8148 (Fax)

Jonathan Turner
Lead Specialist for Student Support and Academic Enrichment
Division of Student Support, Academic Enrichment,
and Educational Policy
Maryland State Department of Education Jonathan.turner@maryland.gov
410-767-0288