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Florida Homeschool Requirements Moderate regulation
What Florida requires from homeschool families — notification, subjects, hours, testing, and portfolio rules — with links to the current law. This is the same state data FolioKid uses to build your portfolio template.
- Governing law: Fla. Stat. § 1002.41
- Evaluator: written evaluation by a qualified evaluator required
Per Fla. Stat. § 1002.41: maintain a portfolio (log of texts/materials used plus samples of student work) and preserve it for 2 years. File a one-time Notice of Intent with the county superintendent within 30 days of starting.
Official Florida sources
- 📜 Fla. Stat. § 1002.41 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ Florida Department of Education — Home Education
- 🔎 HSLDA — Florida homeschool law summary
Florida homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in Florida?
Homeschooling in Florida is governed by Fla. Stat. § 1002.41. Per Fla. Stat. § 1002.41: maintain a portfolio (log of texts/materials used plus samples of student work) and preserve it for 2 years. File a one-time Notice of Intent with the county superintendent within 30 days of starting. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Florida?
Florida does not specify required subjects in its homeschool law, though parents are responsible for providing instruction as defined by Fla. Stat. § 1002.41.
Does Florida require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
Yes — Florida requires written evaluation by a qualified evaluator required.
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