Homeschooling in Florida: the paperwork, exactly

Florida — Recurring filing calendar

Notice: Written signed notice of intent to the district superintendent within 30 days of starting — names, addresses, birthdates of the children enrolled

Ongoing duties: Keep a portfolio (activity log + samples) for 2 years, available to the superintendent on 15 days' notice; file an annual evaluation (5 statutory options); termination notice within 30 days with the final evaluation

Withdrawal from public school: a codified step in Florida law.

Verified Florida details

• The superintendent must accept and register your notice and may not demand extra information or verification (§1002.41(1)(b)). No teaching certificate is required.
• The annual evaluation is due on the anniversary of your notice of intent (district-administered practice under the statute's annual duty).
• Moving a child into home education to stop truancy letters carries these same portfolio duties — and failing them can bar re-enrolling in home education for 180 days (§1003.26(1)(f)).

Source: Fla. Stat. §1002.41

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Rules checked October 2026 — every rule on this page is cited to its source. Verify day counts against your district's official calendar.