Homeschool in Florida.Six steps. One scroll.
The whole shape of the journey. Each step links to the detailed guide or the official source — read what you need, skip what you don’t.
Understand what homeschooling in Florida actually is
Homeschooling here is a legal path with paperwork, not just a lifestyle choice. Ten minutes of orientation prevents expensive wrong assumptions.
- What is homeschooling in Florida? (short guide — PDF)
- Florida Statute 1002.41 — the home education law itself
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Know the three legal paths
County home education, umbrella school, and scholarship-funded (PEP / FES-UA) are different systems — different reporting, records, and funding rules.
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Compare and choose for this school year
Pick a one-year model, not a forever model. The decision sequence in the paths guide walks the trade-offs in three questions.
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File or enroll — the paperwork
The Letter of Intent works year-round: a signed written notice to your district superintendent within 30 days of starting. Scholarship paths run on their own application windows — PEP’s 2026-27 window closed April 30 and reached capacity.
- Find your district’s home education office (FLDOE contacts)
- PEP program status and eligibility (Step Up For Students)
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Set up your first weeks
Once you have filed, put the compliance basics in place: a records rhythm from day one, the dates that matter on your calendar, and an early 30/60/90-day review.
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Stay legal year over year
Portfolio upkeep, the annual evaluation, and program-specific renewals run on a yearly rhythm. Check what matters for your family this month.
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