Home Education
Home education is defined by Florida Statute as “sequentially progressive instruction of a student directed by his or her parent in order to satisfy the attendance requirements of SS. 1002.41, 1003. 01 (4), and 1003.21 (1).”
To establish a Home Education program, you must notify the Superintendent of Schools in writing of your intent to initiate a Home Education program.
If you are withdrawing from a Hernando County School please contact your school to continue.
Please follow the instructions below to get started.
- Step 1: Home Education Information Packet Please review.
- Step 2: Notice of Intent To be signed and sent to the address at the top of the form.
- Step 3: K-12 Withdrawal to Home Education Checklist To be signed and sent in along with your Notice of Intent.
To terminate your Home Education program, you must submit an Evaluation and Letter of Termination. A link to the 'Notice to Terminate' form is below.
Please feel free to contact the office with any questions or concerns by email at homeeducation@hcsb.k12.fl.us or 352-797-7026.
Hernando eSchool is an approved curriculum provider for Home Education students. Click here to see the courses that they offer. Hernando eSchool
Click here for registration information for Hernando eSchool.
Home Education families may request testing.
For more information, contact School Choice at (352) 797-7026. Fall registration dates are 07/28/2025 - 08/22/2025. Click on the link below to register your student.
