TAMPA HOMESCHOOL CONNECTIONS
...Where Homeschoolers Get Connected
“ALWAYS and NEVER are two words you should ALWAYS remember NEVER to use.”
Wendell Johnson
American Psychologist & Speech Pathologist
The Florida Statutes
Legal Definition of Homeschooling
Click on: Title XLVIII K-20 Education Code
Student & Parental Rights & Educational Choices: S. 1002.01
1002.41 Definitions.--
(1) A "home education program" means the sequentially progressive instruction of a student directed by his or her parent in order to satisfy the attendance requirements of ss. 1002.41 (5.3), 1003.01(13)(d), and 1003.21(1).
1003.21 School attendance.--
(1)(a)1. All children who have attained the age of 6 years or who will have attained the age of 6 years by February 1 of any school year or who are older than 6 years of age but who have not attained the age of 16 years, except as otherwise provided, are required to attend school regularly during the entire school term.
1003.01 Definitions
13) "Regular school attendance" means the actual attendance of a student during the school day as defined by law and rules of the State Board of Education. Regular attendance within the intent of s. 1003.21(1 and 2) may be achieved by attendance in:
(a) A public school supported by public funds;
(b) A parochial, religious, or denominational school;
(c) A private school supported in whole or in part by tuition charges or by endowments or gifts;
(d) A home education program that meets the requirements of chapter 1002; or
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(e) A private tutoring program that meets the requirements of chapter 1002. Link for tutoring laws: 1002.43
GO TO
FLORIDA PARENT EDUCATOR’S ASSOCIATION
FOR YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
TO HOME EDUCATE UNDER THE FLORIDA LAW
www.fpea.com/about-homeschooling/starting-point
District 5 Director
serving Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando & Citrus Counties.
contact at: district5@fpea.com
1. Register with YOUR County Homeschooling Office
Hillsborough County Home Ed link:
http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/homeeducation//
Pasco County Home Ed link:
http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/ed_choice/home_ed/
Pinellas County Home Ed link:
OR
a 600 Non-public school/Private school
(sometimes known as “Umbrella Schools)
617/623 Nonpublic, home based school: "617/623" refer to the statute numbers which define this option. Both of these statutes allow for a private school to be started as a non-profit corporation. There are guidelines that must be followed such as number of teaching days, hours taught, administrative meetings to be held, etc.
BENEFITS OF FPEA MEMBERSHIP
TERM RUNS FROM OCT. 1, 2012 - SEPT. 30, 2013
$20 membership fee if joining with an FPEA recognized support group
$30 for individual family membership
The FPEA unites and connects more homeschoolers in Florida than any other organization, equipping you on your homeschooling journey and serving as your voice in protecting your legal right to home-educate in the Sunshine State. Consider these FPEA member benefits:
Connection to Experts—The FPEA delivers personal access to District Directors. Just a call or a click away, these experienced homeschoolers answer questions, offer encouragement, communicate timely information and identify trends. Your FPEA District Directors also work with you in dealing with local school officials, making sure homeschool laws are understood and followed. The FPEA Guide to Homeschooling in Florida (free access for members) keeps 100-plus pages of expert advice at your fingertips. Also, the members-only Connect magazine (replaced the Almanac newsletter) is packed with helpful articles.
Protection of Your Rights—We help safeguard your legal right to homeschool by keeping its finger on the pulse of what’s happening in Tallahassee and Washington. The FPEA partners with the Home Education Foundation (a full-time lobbyist) and the Home School Legal Defense Association. The annual FPEA Day at the Capitol shows legislators that homeschoolers have a united voice.The FPEA also organizes and promotes a statewide network of local homeschool support groups, with the FPEA website being a one-stop shop for information on groups in your area and how to connect with them.In addition, the annual FPEA Florida Homeschool Convention unites thousands of homeschoolers statewide.
Discounts and Opportunities—FPEA members receive a deep discount on Convention registration (and a free advance copy of the Convention program), a $10 discount if joining with an FPEA recognized Support Group, discounts on educational merchandise from participating vendors, and savings on HSLDA membership. The FPEA enables high school seniors to experience the joy of wearing a cap and gown at the FPEA Statewide Graduation Ceremony. Also, the FPEA Homeschool Foundation provides opportunities for college scholarships.
District 5 Director position is OPEN
Serving Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties
Email: district5@fpea.com
3.
IMPORTANT TO JOIN
FLORIDA PARENT EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
“The state homeschool support organization”
AND
HOMESCHOOL LEGAL DEFENSE ASSOCIATION
OR
The HOMESCHOOL LEGAL ADVANTAGE
http://homeschoollegaladvantage.com
2.
PRIVATE “UMBRELLA” SCHOOLS SERVING HOMESCHOOLERS
Allendale Academy
http://www.allendaleacademy.com/
Florida Freedom Academy
http://www.floridafreedomacademy.com/
Hillcrest Academy Freeschool
http://hillcrestacademyfreeschool.org
HomeLife Academy
http://www.homelifeacademy.com
Kellar Academy
