Homeschooling in Florida

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Home Schooling by State

State Laws
	A summary of the legal options for homeschooling in every state
Organizations
	Homeschool organizations in your neighborhood or across the world
Cases
	Legal contacts and cases that HSLDA is involved with
Legislation
	Federal and state legislation relating to homeschooling
Headlines
	News and updates on legal contacts and other issues that affect homeschoolers
Member Resources
	State forms and other resources along with an online form to contact your staff

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Headlines

Social Worker: “All Homeschoolers Get Psychological Evaluations”
After bullying her way into a member family’s house, a social worker then tried to order psychological testing for everyone in the home—just because they homeschool.

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Homeschool Faces Probation Due to School District Error

Nursing Program Reverses Decision to Reject Homeschool Diplomas

Welcome to the Neighborhood!

Homeschool Graduate Successfully Obtains NCAA Scholarship

Miami-Dade County Schools Sends Misinformation

Member Obtains Cancellation of Portfolio Review

Governor Declares Home Education Week March 30-April 6

Homeschool Family is Accused of Truancy

Florida Marriage Protection Amendment Certified for 2008 Ballot

Homeschooler Told She’s Learning Too Fast

School District Sends Social Worker to Collect Evaluation

Prosecutor Persuaded to Dismiss Truancy Case

Homeschool Graduate Fights to be a Firefighter

Legislative Wrap-Up—Freedoms Preserved

Family Threatened With Being Turned Over to State’s Attorney

Several Counties Illegally Requiring Evaluation Deadline

Governor Issues Homeschool Proclamation

School Board Wrongfully Rejects Homeschooler’s Notification

Anonymous Tipster Turns in Homeschoolers

School District Creates False Deadline for Homeschooler

Manatee School Officials Believe They Can Make Their Own Laws

‘Your Home Education Program is Terminated’

Surprise Phone Call from a Social Worker

Homeschooler Denied Eligibility to Participate in Public School Sports

Rude Social Worker Accuses Homeschool Mom of Using Drugs

School District Perpetuates False Homeschool Deadlines

Florida School District Demands "As Much Information As We Can Get"

Lee County School District Exceeds Their Authority

HSLDA Alerts & Information (FL)
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10/20/2008 Florida--Marriage Amendment on November 4 Ballot!
10/15/2008 Florida--Your Vote Crucial in Preserving Homeschool Freedom
9/26/2008 Florida--Notice of Intent and Annual Evaluation Reminder
4/8/2008 Florida--20th Annual Florida Parent-Educators Association Convention
3/7/2008 Florida: Governor Declares Home Education Week March 30-April 6
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Florida Resources

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LAWS: How to legally homeschool in Florida.

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ORGANIZATIONS: Connect with national, state, and local support groups.

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CASES: Defending Florida homeschoolers in court.

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LEGISLATION: Florida legislation that affects homeschoolers.

HSLDA Member Resources

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Florida Forms and Other Resources

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HSLDA Member Discounts

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Contact Your Staff

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State Legislation
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Senate Bill 2678: Prohibit Parent-Directed Driver’s Education
5/7/2008

Senate Bill 2536: Grandparent Visitation Rights
5/7/2008

Senate Bill 2424: Raising School Attendance to 18 Years
5/7/2008

Senate Bill 252: Raises the Compulsory Attendance Age from 16 to 18
5/2/2008

House Bill 1299: Prohibit Parent-Directed Driver's Education
5/7/2008

House Bill 1053: Gives Benefits to Domestic Partners
5/7/2008

House Bill 817: Raising School Attendance to 18 Years
5/7/2008

Senate Bill 526: Makes Private School Students Eligible for Interscholastic Activities
7/2/2008

House Bill 1481: Makes Private School Students Eligible for Interscholastic Activities
5/7/2008

The Florida Legislature has Adjourned
5/26/2008

Senate Bill 2668: High School Music Association
5/7/2008

Senate Bill 2262: Homeschooler’s Eligibility for the Bright Futures Scholarship
5/7/2008

House Bill 957: Homeschooler’s Eligibility for the Bright Futures Scholarship
5/7/2008

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- Current State Legislation
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