Florida vs Georgia: Homeschool Laws Compared
Side-by-side comparison of homeschool regulations. See what changes if you're moving between these states.
At a Glance
| Requirement | Florida | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation level | Moderate regulation | Moderate regulation |
| Notification | Varies by pathway | Varies by pathway |
| Testing | Varies by pathway | Varies by pathway |
| Required subjects | None specified | 5 subjects |
| Instructional time | No requirement | 180 days/yr, 810 hrs/yr |
| Instructor qualification | Varies by pathway | Varies by pathway |
| Recordkeeping | portfolio | None required |
| Annual renewal | Not required | Required by September 1 |
Moving Between These States
Moving from Florida to Georgia
Grace period: 30 days after establishing program (O.C.G.A. §20-2-690(c))
What changes:
- +Georgia requires instructor qualification (a high school diploma or GED). Florida does not
- +Georgia requires required subjects (5 subjects). Florida does not
- +Georgia requires instructional time (180 days/yr, 810 hrs/yr). Florida does not
- -Good news: Georgia has no recordkeeping requirement
Transition checklist
Before you leave Florida:
- ▢Notify your superintendent: File written notice of termination with county superintendent within 30 days of termination, along with annual evaluation if due.
- ▢Gather records: curriculum materials, work samples, test scores
- ▢Complete any pending assessments before you leave
When you arrive in Georgia:
- ▢Submit Declaration of Intent to GA DOE within 30 days of establishing home study program. Online filing available.
- ▢Prepare qualification evidence (a high school diploma or GED)
Within 30 days of starting:
- ▢File within 30 days of starting (O.C.G.A. §20-2-690(c))
- ▢After the first year, the Declaration of Intent is due by September 1 each year. Local school systems need proof of home study enrollment within 45 days after a withdrawal from a Georgia public school, and the Declaration of Intent satisfies this.
Moving from Georgia to Florida
Grace period: 30 days from establishing program (Fla. Stat. §1002.41(1)(a))
What changes:
- -Good news: Florida has no instructor qualification requirement
- -Good news: Florida has no required subjects requirement
- -Good news: Florida has no instructional time requirement
- +Florida requires recordkeeping (portfolio). Georgia does not
Transition checklist
Before you leave Georgia:
- ▢No formal withdrawal required in Georgia
- ▢Gather records: curriculum materials, work samples, test scores
- ▢Complete any pending assessments before you leave
When you arrive in Florida:
- ▢File Notice of Intent with county superintendent within 30 days of establishing home education program.
Within 30 days of starting:
- ▢File within 30 days of starting (Fla. Stat. §1002.41(1)(a))
- ▢File the notice of intent within 30 days of establishing the home education program (Fla. Stat. 1002.41(1)(a)).
Military families
Neither Florida nor Georgia has military-specific homeschool provisions. MIC3 (Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children) does not apply to homeschoolers — it covers public schools only. Your School Liaison Officer can help with the transition.
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Common questions
What are the differences between homeschooling in Florida and Georgia?
Florida and Georgia have different homeschool regulations covering notification requirements, testing, required subjects, instructor qualifications, and recordkeeping. See the comparison table above for the exact differences.
What do I need to do to move my homeschool from Florida to Georgia?
When moving from Florida to Georgia, you must comply with Georgia's homeschool laws from scratch. See the transition checklist above for step-by-step guidance.
Data sourced from state statutes and administrative codes. Comparison based on default homeschool pathway for each state. This is compliance guidance, not legal advice. Terms · How we verify