Florida Homeschool High School Guide

Parent-issued diploma recognized (home education program under 1002.41). No state-issued diploma for home education students.

Parent-created. No state template.

Many Florida colleges have specific admissions policies for home education applicants. Dual enrollment transcripts from Florida public institutions carry significant weight.

Program

Dual Enrollment

Eligibility

Must be registered under Fla. Stat. 1002.41; must meet postsecondary institution prerequisites

How to enroll

Apply through Florida public postsecondary institution

Cost

Free (tuition-free at Florida public postsecondary institutions)

Fla. Stat. 1007.271

Craig Dickinson Act (Fla. Stat. 1006.15)

What's covered

Sports and Other activities

Eligibility

Must meet same academic, age, and residency requirements as public school students; participate at zoned public school

Fla. Stat. 1006.15

Florida offers 3 different ways to homeschool. High school options like dual enrollment and sports access may vary by pathway.

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  Home Education Program : 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.
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  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.
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  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. Compare all pathways for Florida