The purpose of the Seminole County Home Education website is to provide information on the requirements to establish and maintain a Home Education program in Florida.
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW BEFORE ENROLLING IN HOME EDUCATION
Home education is a non-public school option. By enrolling in home education, the parent is assuming all educational responsibilities regardless of the mechanism used to educate their child. In essence, the parent is becoming the teacher, guidance counselor, ESE specialist, and principal of their home education school. Home Education is 100% parent driven.
Please note that this responsibility includes the submission of an Annual Evaluation, all correspondence curriculum, books, or on-line curriculum (e.g., FLVS, SCVS). Home Education students are not considered to be Seminole County Public School students. The Home Office does not have access to any third-party educational records of students.
Upon deciding to establish and maintain a home education program for your child, you will be governed by Florida Statutes regarding compulsory school age attendance laws as they relate to home education. Florida Statute 1002.41 specifies the responsibilities of parent who establish a home education program.
This program does not provide, books, curricula, materials, or laptops.
Students enrolled in the Home Education Program do not receive a high school diploma or certificate of completion.
Know the Difference between Seminole County Virtual School, FLVS and Home Education.
Seminole County Virtual School (SCVS) http://virtualschool.scps.k12.fl.us/
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) https://www.flvs.net/
Florida Department of Education Home Education https://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/other-school-choice-options/home-edu/
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the state laws and policies regarding Home Education?
Click here to access section 1002.41, Florida Statutes. This section of law contains the requirements for establishing, maintaining, and ending a Home Education program.
Click here to access a Florida Department of Education web page regarding Home Education.
Click here to access an information sheet published by Seminole County Public Schools.
How do I enter my student in Home Education?
Florida law requires the filing of a notice of intent to establish a Home Education program. Seminole County Public Schools provides a form for parent convenience. Submit the completed notice to our office by U.S. mail, fax, scan and email, or in person.
If you provide an email address on your notice of intent, a confirmation letter will be sent to you electronically. We will also mail a confirmation letter if you provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
What are the annual educational evaluation requirements?
Florida law requires all Home Education programs to submit an annual education evaluation. There are multiple ways to meet the evaluation requirement. These options are explained within this information sheet published by Seminole County Public Schools. An annual evaluation form is also provided by SCPS for parent convenience.
How do I withdraw my student from Home Education?
Florida law requires the filing of a notice of terminationof the Home Education program. Seminole County Public Schools provides a form for parent convenience. Submit the completed notice to our office by U.S. mail, fax, scan and email, or in person.