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This chart shows some of the legal differences between homeschooling with a private school and
homeschooling by registering with the school district.
| Feature |
Private School |
Home Education Statutes |
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Register with Superintendent |
No |
Yes |
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Maintain Portfolio |
No |
Yes |
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File Annual Evaluation with School District |
No |
Yes |
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Possible "audit" of records by School District |
No |
Yes |
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Adhere to Florida State Attendance Requirements |
Yes |
No |
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Eligible for Bright Futures Scholarship |
Yes (easier to qualify) |
Yes (harder to qualify) |
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Participate in Inter-Scholastic Extracurricular Student Activities |
No |
Yes |
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Receive transcript, diploma, etc. |
Yes |
No |
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Take Classes at Florida Virtual School |
Yes |
Yes |
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Participate in dual enrollment programs |
Yes |
Yes |
When looking at this chart, bear in mind that it reflects legal requirements and differences
ONLY. Private schools may set their own requirements regarding curriculum, samples of work, testing,
and so on. If this is an option you wish to pursue, you will want to talk to several schools so
that you can find one that matches your educational philosophy, need (or lack thereof) for support
and budget.
Stay in this document to learn about establishing a Home Education Program.
Call or visit the
Florida Parent Educators Association at 1-877-ASK-FPEA for more information about private
tutors.
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