Homeschooling in Florida
A practical starting point for Florida families: what to file, what to track, and what state funding (if any) you can use.
At a glance
File a notice of intent, keep a portfolio, and submit an annual evaluation.
Personalized Education Program (PEP) — universal (homeschool track within fes-eo). Approx. ~$8,000 per student.
In-depth guides
Getting started in Florida
A high-level checklist tailored to Florida’s rules. Specifics like form numbers and deadlines live in the in-depth state laws guide above.
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Choose homeschool or PEP
Florida offers two routes: file a Notice of Intent under the homeschool statute, or enroll in a Personalized Education Program (PEP) through the Family Empowerment Scholarship. PEP families leave formal home-education status and follow ESA spending rules instead.
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File or enroll based on your path
Homeschool families file a Notice of Intent with the district within 30 days of starting. PEP families enroll through the Family Empowerment Scholarship and leave formal home-education status — no district NOI.
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Meet your path's requirements
Homeschool path — maintain a portfolio and submit an annual evaluation. PEP path — follow ESA spending and program reporting rules.
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Choose curriculum and plan your year
Choose curriculum that fits your child's grade level and any required subjects, then sketch a year-long plan you can adjust as you go.
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Apply for Personalized Education Program (PEP)
Florida offers an ESA available to homeschool families. Eligibility, application windows, and reimbursement timelines are set by the program; applications open in a single annual window for most families.
Frequently asked
Do I need to notify the state to homeschool in Florida?
Yes. You'll file a notice of intent annually and maintain the records the state expects (attendance, portfolio, or progress reports depending on the state).
Does Florida require homeschool standardized testing?
Periodic standardized testing or an evaluator-written narrative is typically required. Check the state summary above for the exact cadence.
Can homeschool families in Florida access ESA or scholarship funding?
Florida offers Personalized Education Program (PEP) (Universal (homeschool track within FES-EO)). Any K–12 Florida student. PEP families withdraw from public school and from formal home-education status to enroll.
How do I withdraw my child from public school in Florida?
Send a written withdrawal letter to the school's principal or registrar. Keep a dated copy. Once you have filed any state-required notice, your child is considered a homeschooler and the public school no longer needs to mark them absent.
Related states
Other states with similar regulation and a comparable funding posture.
Numa keeps Florida compliance on autopilot.
- Pre-filled forms for your state's notice and reporting
- Attendance, portfolio, and assessment tracking by grade
- Curriculum planning that matches state requirements