Florida
Florida homeschool laws & record-keeping (2026)
File a notice of intent within 30 days, keep a portfolio for two years, and get an annual evaluation from a test or an evaluator.
- Regulation level
- Moderate
- Notice or filing
- Notice of intent within 30 days of starting.
Required filings in Florida
Common questions about homeschooling in Florida
Do I have to notify the state to homeschool in Florida?
Notice of intent within 30 days of starting.
How many days or hours do I have to homeschool in Florida?
Florida does not set a specific number of homeschool days or hours.
Is standardized testing required in Florida?
Florida sets no grade-specific standardized-testing requirement for homeschoolers. Check the overview above for any annual assessment your state or district expects.
What records do I need to keep in Florida?
Keep the documents Florida asks for, such as notice of intent, portfolio, annual evaluation. Homeschoolio builds these from what you log.
How Homeschoolio helps in Florida
Homeschoolio logs your day in seconds, tracks your days and hours, and generates the actual records and filings Florida expects, as review-ready PDFs built from data you already logged. Everything works offline, and your records are always yours to export.
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Homeschoolio helps you keep records. It isn't legal advice. Homeschool requirements vary by district and change over time, so always verify your state and district's current rules.