How to homeschool in Florida
The rules for 2026–27 in plain words: what to send, when, what to teach and what to keep.
✓ Checked against Florida law on Oct 30, 2026 · See what changed
What changed
Nothing since we began checking Florida’s own pages every week in October 2026.
The usual way: Under the home education law. Your notice once, and an evaluation each year.
- Ages
- 6 to 16
- Notice
- Once
- Tests
- Each year
- Set time
- None
What to do
- Notice of intent to your county superintendentWithin 30 days of starting
- Yearly evaluation, filed with the superintendent: a Florida certified teacher’s review of their work, a standardized test given by a certified teacher, the state test, a licensed psychologist, or another way you both agree onEach year
- Notice of termination to your county superintendentWithin 30 days of finishing or stopping, with that year’s evaluation
- Teach your children at homeYou can teach, with no set qualifications. No set days or hours.
- Keep a portfolio: a log of their lessons, made as you go, the titles of reading materials, and work samples (kept two years)That’s all Florida asks you to keep.
Other legal ways
With a private umbrella school
Enroll in a private school that oversees your homeschool.
You can teach as your school asks. Your private school, registered with the state, keeps the attendance and reports it.
- Enroll with your private school (Before you start, then each year)
With a certified tutor
Taught by a tutor with a Florida teaching certificate.
Taught by a tutor with a Florida teaching certificate. A certified tutor teaches 180 days a year and keeps the attendance.
Source: leg.state.fl.us
This is a plain summary, not legal advice. Laws change; check with your state or district if you’re unsure. Also see District of Columbia, Georgia, or all 50 states + DC.