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Florida Homeschool Documents & Templates

Every document you need to homeschool legally in Florida, based on Fla. Stat. 1002.41.

These are general templates for Home Education Program, the most common of Florida's 3 pathways. Our free wizard generates personalized documents with your name, address, and district filled in.

What documents do you need?

Notice of Intent

Required. Send to county school district superintendent by Within 30 days of beginning the home education program

Assessment Results

Submit to county school district superintendent , annual

Notice of Intent

What to file
simple notice
Send to
county school district superintendent
Deadline
Within 30 days of beginning the home education program
How often
one time
Free-form letter accepted?
Yes. You can write your own letter instead of using an official form.

Your notice must include:

  • •child's name
  • •address where instruction takes place
  • •child's date of birth
Practical tip: Your initial notice stays in effect until you end the program or move to a different county. If you move counties, filing a new notice with the new superintendent is widely recommended. When you stop homeschooling, file a written termination notice with the superintendent within 30 days.

Fla. Stat. §1002.41(1)(a)

If withdrawing from school

Status
Not required, but recommended to prevent truancy concerns
Send to
child's current school principal or registrar
Practical tip: File your Notice of Intent with the county superintendent first or at the same time you withdraw. There is no mandatory waiting period. Once the NOI is filed, you can begin instruction immediately. If you encounter resistance from the school, contact the superintendent's home education office directly.

Assessment Results

Submit to
county school district superintendent
Frequency
annual
Practical tip: You pick one evaluation method each year. Most families choose a certified teacher portfolio review or a standardized test. Results go to the superintendent. If the superintendent determines your child is not making adequate progress, you get a one-year probationary period to provide remedial instruction before any further action.

See our full assessment guide for Florida for accepted test types, minimum scores, and remediation details.

Fla. Stat. §1002.41(1)(f)

Recordkeeping requirements

Varies by pathway. Home Education Program: ["reading_log","work_samples","writing_samples"]; Private Tutoring: undefined; Private School (Including Umbrella/Cover Schools): undefined

  • ✓Student portfolio

Portfolio must include:

  • •reading log
  • •work samples
  • •writing samples
Practical tip: Your portfolio stays at home. You do not need to submit it to the superintendent. It is only used for your annual evaluation and can be requested for inspection with 15 days' written notice. Keep it for at least 2 years.

Fla. Stat. §1002.41(1)(d)-(e)

Other ways to homeschool in Florida

This page covers Home Education Program. Florida offers 3 different ways to homeschool, and each may require different documents:

  • •
    Home Education Program(this page): You file a one-time Notice of Intent with the county superintendent, maintain a portfolio of your child's work, and submit one annual evaluation (your choice of method, including a teacher review of your portfolio or a standardized test). Florida does not mandate specific subjects, hours, or curriculum — just that instruction is 'sequentially progressive.' This is the most popular pathway and gives families broad flexibility.
  • •
    Private Tutoring: You hire a tutor who holds a valid Florida teaching certificate to provide instruction covering the same subjects required in public schools. There is no annual evaluation or portfolio requirement — the tutor's certification serves as the accountability mechanism. This pathway is uncommon because it requires a certified teacher.
  • •
    Private School (Including Umbrella/Cover Schools): You enroll your child in a private school or umbrella (cover) school that registers with the Florida Department of Education on your behalf. You do not file a Notice of Intent with the county, and there is no annual evaluation or portfolio requirement. Your child is legally a private school student, not a home education student, which may affect eligibility for some homeschool-specific benefits like public school dual enrollment.

Our wizard helps you choose the right one and generates the correct documents. Compare all pathways for Florida

Education savings available

Florida offers 2 education savings programs. ESA programs may have additional documentation requirements. Learn about ESA programs

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Requirements sourced from Fla. Stat. 1002.41. Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026