Florida Homeschool Requirements (2025)
📋 Notice of Intent
- File a Notice of Intent with your county school superintendent within 30 days of beginning homeschooling
- Also file annually by the start of each school year
- This is a simple written notice — not an application for approval
📁 Portfolio Requirements
- Maintain a portfolio of records and materials (log of educational activities, samples of work)
- The portfolio must be made available to the superintendent upon 15 days' written notice
- Keep portfolio for two years
📊 Annual Evaluation (Choose One)
- Evaluation by a Florida-certified teacher
- Nationally standardized student achievement test administered by a certified teacher
- State student assessment (FSA or equivalent)
- Evaluation by a psychologist
- Review by a panel of three Florida-certified teachers (at parent's request)
⚠️ Always verify current requirements with the Florida Department of Education (fldoe.org) or HSLDA (hslda.org). This page is for general reference only and laws may change.
How Lumi Helps Florida Homeschool Families
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Portfolio-Ready Records
Lumi tracks every lesson, score, and subject automatically — gives you a clear record of your child's educational activities for your portfolio.
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Attendance Tracking
Log attendance for each child daily. Florida requires you to document educational activity — Lumi makes this automatic.
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Printable Report Cards
Generate formal report cards per child — useful as portfolio documentation and for annual evaluations.
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