Legal status
Homeschooling is legal with annual documentation requirements.
FL
Low regulationFlorida homeschool requirements
Use this page as the parent-friendly requirements hub for Florida. It pulls the core legal fields into one checklist-style view so families can see what matters before they choose curriculum or withdraw from school.
Plain-English note: this is a parent guide, not legal advice. Use the official source links at the bottom of the page before a deadline or filing decision.
Regulation level
Low: Florida is generally homeschool-friendly, but parents still need to file a notice of intent, keep a portfolio, and complete an annual evaluation.
Compulsory school age
6-16
Notice or enrollment requirement
Yes. Parents file a written notice of intent to establish and maintain a home education program. Notify: The county school superintendent.. Deadline: Within 30 days of starting a home education program.
Required subjects
Sequentially progressive instruction, Language arts, Mathematics, Science, Social studies
Hours or days
No specific hourly minimum is listed, but instruction must be sequentially progressive and appropriate for the student.
Testing or evaluation
Yes. Parents must complete one of the annual evaluation options allowed by the state. Frequency: Annually.
Records parents should keep
Keep a portfolio with a log of educational activities and samples of the student’s work for two years.
Teacher qualifications
No formal teaching credential is required for a parent running a home education program.
Curriculum freedom
Broad freedom, as long as the instruction is real and documented in the annual portfolio.
Free printables
Download the homeschool starter kit
Print these before you start: a state startup checklist, letter-of-intent template, attendance tracker, and high-school transcript template.
New homeschool families
State homeschool startup checklist
A printable first-week checklist for choosing your pathway, handling notices or withdrawal, tracking deadlines, and setting up records.
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Notice or withdrawal paperwork
Homeschool letter of intent template
A parent-safe fill-in notice/withdrawal template with reminders to use official state forms when required.
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Recordkeeping
Homeschool attendance tracker
A simple school-year tracker for days, hours, holidays, field trips, and notes you can keep with your records.
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High school planning
Homeschool transcript template
A fill-in high-school transcript starter with course records, credit summary, and parent certification lines.
Download PDF →
These printables are general planning tools, not legal advice. Always verify the current rule on your state page and official source links before filing deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Florida?
Homeschooling is legal with annual documentation requirements.
Do Florida homeschool parents have to notify the state?
Yes. Parents file a written notice of intent to establish and maintain a home education program.
What subjects are required in Florida?
Sequentially progressive instruction, Language arts, Mathematics, Science, Social studies
Does Florida require homeschool testing?
Yes. Parents must complete one of the annual evaluation options allowed by the state.
Start with the full state checklist
If you are new to homeschooling in Florida, read the step-by-step startup guide before handling forms or curriculum decisions.
How to homeschool in FloridaSources for Florida
- https://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/other-school-choice-options/home-edu/
- https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/1002.41
- HSLDA state law summary
Last verified: 2026-04-20. Last updated: 2026-04-20.