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Florida requirements for home education include maintaining a portfolio of records and materials for every student in the home education...
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Feb 3, 20233 min read
Legislative Report on Governor's Budget and Conforming Senate Bill for Scholarships
We are forwarding this legislative report from the President of the Home Education Foundation, Brenda Dickinson, for your information....
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Jan 24, 20236 min read
Legislative Report on HB 1
We are forwarding this legislative report from the President of the Home Education Foundation, Brenda Dickinson, for your information....
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Dec 26, 20222 min read
Withdrawing from school in the middle of the year
In Florida, switching from public education to home education (homeschooling) can happen at any time of year. Parents don't have to wait...
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Oct 23, 20221 min read
Moving? Here's what to do.
If you're changing address, this article explains the steps to take your home education program along with you. Changing address, but...
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Aug 30, 20223 min read
Private Schools and the Notice of Intent
Joint statement from the Florida Home Education Foundation and the Florida Homeschool Association about private school enrollment and...
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Aug 27, 20225 min read
The Notice of Intent
In this article, we will review the most common questions people ask about the notice of intent to homeschool . Sometimes, this "notice"...
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Jun 29, 20227 min read
2022 Legislative Summary from FL HEF
We are forwarding this legislative summary from the Florida Home Education Foundation, Brenda Dickinson, President, for your information....
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Jun 13, 20222 min read
Comparing Options: Home Education vs. Private & Umbrella Schools
One of our goals at Florida Homeschool Association (FLHSA) is to explain Florida homeschooling and make the rules easy to understand....
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May 21, 20222 min read
How to find a homeschool evaluator
When it comes to annual evaluations, portfolio reviews are the most popular of the 5 options available to Florida home educators. Quick...
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Jan 26, 20225 min read
Legislative Alert: SB 1348
[We are forwarding this alert from the Florida Home Education Foundation, Brenda Dickinson, President, for your information.] ALERT...
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Jan 12, 20222 min read
FLVS and Dual Enrollment for Homeschoolers
If you're new to homeschooling in the Sunshine State, you probably haven't yet had the chance to explore all the possibilities of...
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Dec 18, 20212 min read
Bright Futures Scholarship for Homeschoolers
The Bright Futures Scholarship is a lottery-funded merit scholarship awarded to eligible Florida graduates who are entering degree,...
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Nov 28, 20213 min read
Extracurricular activities at district schools
Parents commonly ask if homeschoolers can participate in extracurriculars at the local school. The question usually comes after a child...
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Oct 3, 20213 min read
Homeschool vs. Private School
In Florida, homeschooling is a parent-directed activity which starts by filing the notice of intent. Sometimes called "independent"...
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Sep 18, 20218 min read
How to Identify the Right Curriculum
Choosing a homeschool curriculum can be a fun and rewarding experience. In fact, many parents tell us that attending curriculum sales and...
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Jun 20, 20217 min read
The Annual Evaluation Requirement
There are four legal requirements for homeschoolers in Florida: (1) the notice of intent; (2) the notice of termination; (3) the annual...
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Jun 2, 20216 min read
Understanding the Portfolio
The are 4 basic legal requirements for Florida homeschoolers: (1) the letter of intent; (2) the letter of termination; (3) the annual...
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May 28, 202116 min read
How to Homeschool in Florida
Welcome to homeschooling in the Sunshine State! Florida is home to a thriving and robust population of families who've already chosen...
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