Florida homeschool associations lobby the state government to try their best to keep legislation and education laws fair to homeschooling families in the state. Your dues and attendance at conferences help fund these efforts.
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Florida Parent Educators Association
State-wide homeschooling resources.
255 East Drive, Suite H
Melbourne, Florida 32904
Call: 877-275-3732.
Home Education Foundation
HEF was established in 1991 to raise support and direct lobbying for home education in Florida. HEF exists to safeguard existing legislation and evaluate future legislation. Brenda Dickinson is the current lobbyist.
Legal Information
*This is not intended to be legal advice and is distributed for information purposes only. Check for updates at the Florida Department of Education website for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Home Schools.
- Compulsory attendance in Florida Homeschooling Laws – Between 6 and 16 years of age by February 1.
- Parental education requirement? – No
- State required subjects/courses – “sequentially progressive educational activities.”
- Required number of hours per day per year – None
Summary of Florida Homeschool Requirements on the Florida state DOE Home Education site.
Statutory requirements relating to home education. As laws may change, check here annually in the summer before school starts.
Evaluation Time? What? Don’t Freak Out!
Gretchen Phelps, a certified teacher who helps Florida homeschoolers by reviewing their portfolios, explains what she is looking for in an adequate portfolio.
How to Homeschool
A Comprehensive Guide to Homeschooling in Florida from Florida Homeschooling.
Starting Point: An Introduction to Homeschooling in Florida
FPEA’s online brochure for getting starting and keeping going with homeschooling.
