

Update on the work of HEF since May 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Most people think that once the Legislative Session has ended the work for HEF has ended. However,...

Brenda Dickinson
Jan 8, 20205 min read


What You Can Expect During Virtual College Week
Monday, October 28, 2019: 4:00 p.m. ET – Earn a Sunshine State Scholarship If you are a Florida resident and attend a Florida college...

Brenda Dickinson
Oct 23, 20192 min read


Exciting Student Opportunity
HEF is excited to announce that we have arranged for Kuder to present the MyCareerShines webinar on two different dates so you can learn...

Brenda Dickinson
Sep 21, 20192 min read
HEF 2019 Legislative Report
The 2019 Legislative Session ended on May 4 and the Governor was deciding on bills as late as mid-July. During the Legislative Session,...

Brenda Dickinson
Aug 17, 20199 min read


Ways to Explore Careers
There are many courses available through local school districts from aerospace academies to law academies, but most of them will require...

Brenda Dickinson
Jul 18, 20193 min read


Help Your Child Choose a Career Pathway
As a child begins to express his or her interest, try to tailor the education around those interest by reading together about what the...

Brenda Dickinson
Jun 29, 20192 min read


Focus on Career and Technical Education Early
Are you familiar with the opportunities afforded your child in the Career and Technical (CTE) fields? The Legislature has been working on...

Brenda Dickinson
May 19, 20192 min read


Update on Dual Enrollment for Private School Students
This Session (2019) there are two bills, House Bill 189 and Senate Bill 1342 both have dual enrollment language to specifically say a...

Brenda Dickinson
Apr 3, 20193 min read


Charting a Path for Foreign Language
Some colleges and universities will accept foreign language taught at home for admission, but few, if any, will accept it for...

Brenda Dickinson
Nov 2, 20183 min read
Child Labor Laws
Minors, not enrolled in the K-12 public school system, are required to submit an “Application for Waiver of the Florida Child Labor Law”....

Brenda Dickinson
Aug 12, 20183 min read
1002.394 - The Family Empowerment Scholarship Program (FES-UA)
Updated info on Gardiner Scholarship, now known as the Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES-UA).

Brenda Dickinson
Aug 9, 20183 min read
Dual Enrollment Book Update
The Legislature ended in March (2018) and as reported before several important changes for home education students were passed into law. ...

Brenda Dickinson
Jul 12, 20182 min read
What You Need to Know About the National Merit Scholarship
What types of scholarships are awarded? There are 3 types of scholarships: One-time $2500 Scholarship awarded by National Merit...

Brenda Dickinson
Jul 9, 20184 min read
Extracurricular Activities – Sports
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]FHSAA PARTICIPATION Florida Statute – 1006.15 FHSAA By-laws FHSAA Manuals for Individual Sports HB1403...

Brenda Dickinson
Jun 26, 20181 min read
2018 Legislative Update
New School District Requirements as a Result of House Bill 731 The 2018 Legislature passed, and Governor Scott signed into law, House...

Brenda Dickinson
Jun 6, 20181 min read
Governor Signed the Education Bills
On March 11, 2018, the Governor Signed the Education Bills into Law Senate Bill 4 Senate Bill 4 makes the changes to Bright Futures...

Brenda Dickinson
Mar 13, 20187 min read


Florida Virtual Education
While the names of the programs are not as important as the choices, home education students, as a result of legislation passed in 2017,...

Brenda Dickinson
Feb 3, 20185 min read


Exciting New Changes to FLVS-FLEX
First, home education students are now eligible to enroll part-time in FLVS classes from kindergarten through grade 12. Prior to the...

Brenda Dickinson
Nov 8, 20173 min read


The Gardiner Scholarship
During the Legislative Session two bills, HB 15 and HB 7069, were passed and signed by the Governor to amend the Gardiner Scholarship. ...

Brenda Dickinson
Jul 17, 20173 min read
2017 Bill Announcements
Districts Interpretation of the Home Education Law Brenda Dickinson, President of the Home Education Foundation, has been working since...

Brenda Dickinson
Mar 8, 20173 min read