Florida Homeschool Requirements
Moderate RegulationFlorida requires notification and an annual evaluation for homeschooling (Fla. Stat. §1002.41), with real flexibility in how that evaluation is done. Florida sets NO minimum instructional hours or days in statute. The 180-day figure shown is a general recommendation only. For homeschool-specific questions, contact [email protected] or 850-245-0502.
No Minimum
180 days is a recommendation
Required
notification
Required
testing
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This data was last checked against official sources on August 4, 2026. Laws change, so if something looks off or your state updated its requirements since then, confirm current details on your state's official homeschool page or use the correction form below.
Notification
Deadline: within 30 days of establishing a home education program
Testing
Frequency: annual (parent chooses one of 5 evaluation options, including certified-teacher evaluation, a norm-referenced test, the state assessment, a psychological evaluation, or a superintendent-agreed alternative)
Instructional Days
Florida does not set a minimum number of instructional days or hours by law. 180 days is shown here as a general planning recommendation only, not a legal requirement.
Report Frequency
Submission Method
Key Deadlines
Notification Deadline
within 30 days of establishing a home education program
Testing Requirement
annual (parent chooses one of 5 evaluation options, including certified-teacher evaluation, a norm-referenced test, the state assessment, a psychological evaluation, or a superintendent-agreed alternative)
Report Due
annual (evaluation result) plus a termination notice within 30 days of ending
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