- Make Homeschool Safe for All Children
Last updated: June 2026
Florida has mixed oversight, meaning that it requires that homeschooled children be assessed for academic progress at some point in their education, but does not enforce the requirement across all options
Homeschool Options: Florida has 3 homeschool options: homeschool statute, umbrella school, private tutor
Child Safety: Florida has no child welfare safeguards: caregivers under active investigation for abuse and caregivers convicted of crimes against children and sexual offenses are permitted to homeschool
Notification: Florida requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling one-time, when they start homeschooling.
Assessments: Florida requires some home educators to assess students for academic progress and submit results, but not across all homeschool options.
Home Educator Qualifications: Florida does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: Florida does not require home educators to teach any specific subjects, including core subjects like math and reading.
Florida does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
Florida requires home educators to retain academic records.
In Florida, vaccination requirements differ depending on homeschool option.
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