CHAPTER 4.00 - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
4.041 Home Education Program
(1) Home education program shall adhere to the provisions of Florida Statutes.
(2) The following provisions shall govern home education programs.
A. The parents, as defined by 1000.21, F.S., shall
1. Notify the Superintendent or designee in writing within thirty (30) days of the establishment of a home education program. The notice shall be signed by the parents, and include the names, addresses, and birth dates of all children who shall be enrolled in the program. The Superintendent shall accept the notice and immediately register the home education program upon receipt of the notice. Copies of applicable Florida Statutes and the home education policy will be given to the parent and a conference to discuss the requirements will be held by the parent.
2. Maintain a portfolio of records and materials for a period of two (2) years. Contents of the portfolio shall include:
a. A log made contemporaneously with the instruction, which designates by title the reading material being used; and
b. Samples of any writings, worksheets, workbooks, and creative materials used or developed by the student.
Portfolios may be inspected by a District employee upon fifteen (15) days written notice to the parent or legal guardian.
3. Provide an annual educational evaluation of each student in the home education program. The annual educational evaluation shall document the student’s demonstration of educational progress at a level commensurate with his/her ability. A copy of the evaluation shall be filed annually with the School Board. The annual educational evaluation shall be conducted in accordance with Florida Statutes.
4. A home education student may enroll in a public school solely for career and technical courses or programs. Industry certifications, national assessments and statewide assessments offered by the district shall be available to the home education program student.
B. The Superintendent shall receive and accept the results of the annual educational evaluation of the student in the home education program. Id the student has not demonstrated educational progress commensurate with his/her ability, the parent shall be notified in writing and have one (1) year from the receipt of written notification to provide remedial instruction. Continuation in the home education program shall depend upon the student’s educational progress at the end of the one (1) year probationary period.
C. Home education families are to provide written notice to the Superintendent’s office of an address change or of their intention to terminate the home education program.
Statutory Authority: 1001.41; 1001.42, F.S.
Laws Implemented: 1000.21; 1001.41; 1001.43; 1002.01; 1002.41, F.S.
State Board Of Education Rule: 6A-6.0523
History:
Date adopted: 11/22/2005
Date revised: 09/12/2006; 06/25/2019
