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What is the Compulsory Age for HS in Florida?
Florida law does specify that all children who have attained the age of six years or who will have attained the age of six years by February 1 of any school year are required to attend school regularly during the entire school term. (Section 1003.21(1)(a)1, Florida Statutes).
The provisions of Florida law related to kindergarten admission and student progression dictate that first grade enrollment be limited to (1) students who turn six years old on or before September 1 who have successfully completed kindergarten; and (2) out-of-state students who turn six years old after September 1 who meet the age requirement for public kindergarten admission from the transferring state, and who have successfully completed kindergarten.
Do I need to Notify the School of My Intent to Homeschool my Child(ren)?
According to the Home Education statute, section 1002.41, F.S., parents have 3 statutory requirements:
-- File a Letter of Intent with the school district that you reside in.
-- Annual Evaluations are to be turned in to the school district that you reside in.
-- File a Letter of Termination with the school district that you reside in when you have completed your home education program.