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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Florida: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Florida, and families must meet notification plus testing and/or record requirements. Here’s everything you need to stay compliant, in plain English.
- Regulation level
- Moderate
- Notification
- One-time notice
- Instruction time
- No state mandate
- Required subjects
- No mandated list
- Assessment
- Required
- Recordkeeping
- Required
- Compulsory ages
- 6–16
Notification
Florida requires one-time notice, due within 30 days of establishing a homeschool; annually thereafter.
File a notice of intent with the district superintendent within 30 days of starting; it remains in effect until you file a notice of termination — no annual refiling.
Instruction time
Florida sets no statewide requirement for days or hours of instruction.
No day/hour mandate under the home education program. The 180-day rule applies only to the private tutor option.
Required subjects
Florida does not mandate a specific list of subjects.
No mandated subject list, but instruction must be sequential and in the subjects typically found in schools.
Assessment & testing
Florida requires periodic assessment of homeschooled students.
Annual evaluation required — choose from: Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), nationally normed standardized test, portfolio evaluation by a certified teacher, or approved alternative.
Recordkeeping
Florida requires homeschool families to maintain records.
Portfolio of records and materials required, including log of educational activities and samples of student work.
Parent qualifications
None specified.
Good to know
Florida has an Education Savings Account (Family Empowerment Scholarship) program for homeschoolers.
Track Florida’s requirements automatically
Homeschool Wizard logs your school days, hours, and subjects against Florida’s rules — and turns them into portfolio PDFs, transcripts, and report cards when you need them. Free for one student.
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Florida?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Florida, families must meet notification plus testing and/or record requirements. Children ages 6–16 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Florida?
Yes. Florida requires one-time notice — within 30 days of establishing a homeschool; annually thereafter. File a notice of intent with the district superintendent within 30 days of starting; it remains in effect until you file a notice of termination — no annual refiling.
How many days or hours of instruction does Florida require?
Florida sets no statewide day or hour mandate for homeschoolers. No day/hour mandate under the home education program. The 180-day rule applies only to the private tutor option.
What subjects are required in Florida?
Florida does not mandate a specific subject list. No mandated subject list, but instruction must be sequential and in the subjects typically found in schools.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Florida?
Yes — Florida has an assessment requirement. Annual evaluation required — choose from: Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), nationally normed standardized test, portfolio evaluation by a certified teacher, or approved alternative.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Florida?
Florida requires families to keep homeschool records. Portfolio of records and materials required, including log of educational activities and samples of student work.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Florida Department of Education and HSLDA’s Florida page.
Not legal advice. This data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Homeschool laws change frequently. Always verify requirements with your state's Department of Education or a qualified homeschool legal organization before making compliance decisions. Requirements shown were last verified 2026-09.