The short version
In Maryland, a microschool usually operates as a private school or a program serving homeschooling families. MD nonpublic schools need an MSDE Certificate of Approval (facilities/curriculum/standards); 'registered church-exempt' is a separate exempt category. Maryland has a voucher program (BOOST (Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today)), so eligible families can bring funded tuition. See the Maryland funding guide →
Maryland funding at a glance
Program: BOOST (Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today) (voucher) · Award: up to lesser of avg per-pupil or tuition (income/grade adjusted); ~$3,000 avg (derived, not official) · Paid via: Maryland State Dept. of Education (MSDE) online application
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Questions founders ask
Do I have to use a specific curriculum?
No. MicroschoolLaunchKit is the compliance and operations layer — use whatever curriculum or model you want. We handle the paperwork around it, not the teaching.
What exactly is ESA / voucher approval?
Many states let families use public scholarship funds for private-school tuition. Getting approved as a provider/vendor is how that money reaches your school. We walk you through it, state by state.
Do you take a cut of my tuition?
Never. It is a flat subscription. Your tuition is 100% yours — unlike franchise networks that take a fee for every student.
Is this legal advice?
No. We give plain-language guidance and sourced requirements, not legal advice. For legal-sensitive decisions we point you to an education attorney.
Official sources (verify current requirements): marylandpublicschools.org · marylandpublicschools.org