How to Use the Florida Home Education Program

• The Florida Home Education program is open to all Florida families whose students are eligible to attend Kindergarten–12th grade in a public school setting.
• Under the Homeschool Statute, Enlightium Academy is considered a curriculum choice, allowing Enlightium students to attend our school as Home Education students.
• Click here to learn more about specific requirements and guidelines to become a Home Education student.
• This includes students enrolled in online Christian schools such as Enlightium Academy.

• Your child may be eligible for the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities if:

• They are within the age range of three years old up to the age of 22 years old*, or they are in 12th grade, whichever occurs first
• They possess a specific diagnosis

• Click here to apply for the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities.

*Enlightium Academy is based out of Washington state, which has a maximum age limit at 21. This means that Enlightium students have to graduate by their 21st birthday.

• If your child does not have a disability, we recommend that you consider homeschooling through the Personalized Education Program, which may provide tuition assistance for some or all of your student’s tuition costs.
• Please note: Homeschooling through the Personalized Education Program is not the same as homeschooling through the Home Education Program.
  • Parents should visit the Florida Department of Education website to compare these homeschooling options.

• If your student is not approved to receive funds through the Personalized Education Program, you will need to notify the state of your wish to become a Home Education Student.
• To notify the state, file a notice of intent to homeschool with your county superintendent within 30 days of starting at Enlightium. Click here for more information about notifying the state.
• There are very few restrictions within the Home Education program. There are no specific instructor credentials or qualifications, specific courses, or standardized assessments required.
• You will need to maintain a portfolio of your child's digital record. Click here for more information about maintaining a homeschool portfolio.