Homeschool Enrollment Age Clarification

Summary

Florida law allows students up to age 21 to attend public school. Homeschooling laws do not specify an upper age limit, so students aged 19 can continue homeschooling. Contact the Florida Department of Education for further assistance.

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My school superintendent is saying my daughter * cannot enroll in homeschool in Florida He said that bc of Florida statue *.* she was enrolled in * in a private school
Hello ****,
According to Florida Statute *.*, compulsory school attendance applies to students between the ages of * and *. However, it's less clear for students who are *. Let's clarify:
- Is your daughter still pursuing her high school degree?
- Does she have any special needs that could affect this situation?
Yes she is. She did homeschool but the letter of intent was late. She began in *
Based on the Florida Statute *.*, homeschooling rules apply:
- Written notice of intent to homeschool must be submitted to the Superintendent.
- If notice was submitted late, homeschooling may be affected.

Please verify with the local school district for any exceptions.
miami dade.
Hello ****,
In Miami-Dade, the contact for homeschooling is the Home Education Office. They can provide specific guidance on your daughter's situation.
Contact Information:
- Name: Home Education Office - Miami-Dade County Public Schools
- Phone: (*) *-*
- Website: www.dadeschools.net
I do recognize that this was not sent within 30 days of starting homeschool, but *-* was incredibly stressful and disastrous for my family and I. COVID struck, it was devastating and ruined a lot of things for everyone. It was not just those being sick with the virus itself, but also those whom suffer because of correlation. Having someone in our family who is already disabled with autism and an immune disorder that makes contracting pneumonia incredibly easily is also not easy to manage while having other children to also navigate. The student continued schooling through Florida Virtual, and through various other courses and programs that were offered as enrichment. We have the paperwork, school records, documents proving work done by student. The student has worked incredibly hard, and close to the teachers, and is extremely committed about her learning and studies. She is able to provide SAT and ACT tests if needed to prove competency. There has not been a course skipped in this traditional * credit program she has been working under. She is extremely confident and yearning to move on her school career. She has a huge ambition to become a lawyer, and has gone out of her way to enroll in programs that offer curriculum and counseling about the career. She has never needed the support and help from the home education services more than she does right now. She asks that you please give her an opportunity and a little bit of heart to resolve this issue. The opportunity to finally be able to graduate from her HomeEducation program has been her biggest wish since the summer of *. I had tried reaching Fawne Ryan (from MD county)through calls throughout the year regarding homeschool, but was unable to, even after leaving various messages asking him to please reach back out. She has plans to go into studying at university such as Miami University and Florida International University. If you can, please, please, reach back out to us. This is something that can happen to anyone in a bad time period, who is unable to seek assistance in time of need. This would mean the world to the student, as she makes it evident that higher education is what is most important to her life and to her big future! This is imperative for the future and generations to come from it. Fawne Ryan has denied my rights to exercise homeschool upon my daughter. He has emailed me many many times regarding her age. He says because of compulsory reasons she is not allowed to be homeschooled.  In Florida, the home education law does not specify an upper age limit for students to participate in a home education program. Therefore, even if you are 20 years old, you should still be able to continue your home education program. The compulsory attendance laws apply to students who are ages * through *, but these laws do not prohibit older students from being homeschooled. If you are * and wish to continue with your home education program, the district should not reject your participation based on your age alone. The focus of home education is on the educational content and progress rather than the age of the student. However, it would be different if you are looking to re-enroll in the public school system, there may be different policies regarding age limits for attendance. Each school district may have its own policies about age and grade level for students seeking to re-enter the public school system.
It seems like you're going through a tough time. As per Florida Statute *.*:
- A notice of intent to establish a home education program must be submitted within 30 days of beginning.
- The law doesn't specify an age limit for homeschooling.
Given your circumstances, I'd recommend contacting the Florida Department of Education for guidance. They can clarify the situation and help advocate for your daughter's educational right.
What age can you enter public school in florida
In Florida, a child who has reached the age of * on or before September * of the school year is eligible for admission to public kindergarten.
What about *
In Florida, students typically graduate high school around the age of *. However, Florida law allows students up to the age of * to attend and receive a free public education. For individuals who are *, they can still enroll in public school.