Florida

There are six responsibilities of parents toward the state:
  1. Send a notice of intent to your district school superintendent.
  2. Maintain a portfolio of records.
  3. Make your portfolio available for inspection by the superintendent upon a 15-day written notice.
  4. Submit an annual evaluation for each child to the district school superintendent.  There are five types of evaluations acceptable:  an individual evaluation by a Florida certified teacher of your choice; any nationally-normed student achievement test administered by a certified teacher of your choice; a state student assessment test; a psychological evaluation; any other method that is mutually agreed upon by the parent and the superintendent.
  5. Preserve your child's portfolio for two years.
  6. Submit a letter of termination upon completion of your home education program, enrollment in a public or private school, or if moving from the county. 
You can get more detailed information from the "Guide to Homeschooling in Florida"  http://www.fpea.com/Guide/GuideMainFrames.htm  from the Florida Parent-Educators Association.
 

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