Home Education

Home Education is a parent-directed educational option that satisfies the requirement for regular school attendance enshrined in the Florida Statutes since 1985. Parents have the freedom to determine their child’s educational path and the plan for reaching their goals. Home education students are able to enter institutions of higher learning and are eligible to participate in the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Home education students have the opportunity to participate in the Family Empowerment Scholarship – Unique Abilities (FES-UA) and the Personalized Education Program (PEP) offered through the scholarship organizations.

Home Education Statutes

Florida Department of Education - School Choice

The parent, as defined in s. 1000.21, who establishes and maintains a home education program shall notify the district school superintendent of the county in which the parent resides of her or his intent to establish and maintain a home education program. The notice must be in writing, signed by the parent, and include the full legal names, addresses, and birthdates of all children who shall be enrolled as students in the home education program. The notice must be filed in the district school superintendent’s office within 30 days of the establishment of the home education program.

The Letter of Intent must be delivered to the Home Education Office at:

Suwannee Virtual School & District Resource Center / 305 SW Pinewood Drive SW / Live Oak, Florida 32064

or emailed to both addresses listed below:

Lisa Garbett
Suwannee Virtual School and Home Education Principal
Email Lisa Garbett
386-647-4291

Naela Salazar
Administrative Secretary
Email Naela Salazar
386-647-4290

You will receive confirmation from our office that your Letter of Intent is on file. If you do not receive a confirmation within 48 hours, your Information has not been received.

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