Florida homeschool laws

How to homeschool in Florida

File a one-time notice of intent with the county superintendent within 30 days of starting, listing each student's full legal name, address and birthdate. Every year, on the anniversary of that notice, file an evaluation of each child with the superintendent. File a notice of termination within 30 days when a student graduates or you move out of the county. Umbrella schools and certified private tutors are separate options.

Requirements:

Moderate requirements

How you file:

Letter

Law:

Fla. Stat. § 1002.41

More:

HSLDA Florida

Florida homeschool requirements

Who can teach

Any parent. No diploma or certificate required.

Days and hours

No set days or hours.

Subjects

No required subjects.

Testing

Every year, on the anniversary of your notice of intent, file an evaluation with the superintendent: a portfolio review and discussion by a Florida-certified teacher you choose, a nationally normed test given by a certified teacher, a state test, an evaluation by a licensed psychologist, or another agreed method. Inadequate progress gives one year to remediate.

Records

A portfolio with a contemporaneous log of educational activities (with reading titles) and samples of work, kept for two years. The district may inspect only with 15 days' written notice.