Florida Homeschool Requirements: What You Must Do

Florida homeschool requirements are simple: a one-time notice of intent, an annual evaluation (portfolio review or standardized test), and a portfolio of records. You don’t need district approval. You do need to follow the official Florida homeschool rules and keep documentation. For a full first-year roadmap, see our First Year Homeschool Florida guide.

What are the main Florida homeschool requirements?

The three main requirements are: (1) one-time notice of intent, (2) annual evaluation, and (3) a portfolio. Once you file the notice, you’re responsible for the evaluation and portfolio each year. For the step-by-step on starting, read How to start homeschooling.

Notice of intent and annual evaluation

You file a notice of intent once when you begin homeschooling. Each year after that, you have your child evaluated—either by a portfolio review with a Florida-certified teacher or by a standardized test. You keep the portfolio and evaluation results as your records.

Details vary by district and evaluator; the FL DOE site and HSLDA state page list the exact statutory language and options.

Here are some local guides to Florida homeschool requirements: Curriculum Florida → and Parent Support Florida →. New to homeschooling? First Year Guide →.

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