FLVS Offers K-1 Classes
The number of home educators has continued to increase year after year and in the very near future there may be a greater increase as...

Brenda Dickinson
Jun 15, 20162 min read
Important Information for 2015-16 Graduates
The Bright Futures test scores for the Medallion Scholarship became immediately effective the day the Governor’s signed the bill. So,...

Brenda Dickinson
Apr 5, 20161 min read
Education Programs for Individuals with Disabilities (HB 837)
Became law 3-25-16 This bill expands the services and programs for students with disabilities in private schools and for home education...

Brenda Dickinson
Mar 26, 20162 min read
Legislative Update: Governor’s Bill Action
Legislative Update: Governor’s Bill Action Although Session is over HEF is still working and watching the bills passed during Session by...

Brenda Dickinson
Mar 25, 20163 min read
Bright Futures Gold Seal and Gold Seal CAPE Scholarships
On Wednesday afternoon, HB 793 passed out of the House and will be sent over to the Senate to be matched up with the Senate bill 520. ...

Brenda Dickinson
Feb 24, 20162 min read
The Janiya Thomas Case
The Home Education Foundation believes that it is too early to take any legislative action until all the facts are in. At this point, the...

Brenda Dickinson
Nov 16, 20155 min read
2015 Final Legislative Report
The issues of Medicaid expansion, water conservation and land acquisition dominated the 2015 Regular Session and Special Session making...

Brenda Dickinson
Jul 10, 20156 min read




College or Career Pathway?
Florida Career Pathways Download {paypaldgbutton itemid=54c976feb63e6} *** these are pdf files*** If the download removes .pdf at the end...

Brenda Dickinson
Jan 28, 20151 min read
2014 Final Legislative Report
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is a summary of the issues that are of interest to home education and private school parents from...

Brenda Dickinson
Jul 16, 201410 min read


Personal Learning Scholarship Account
Home school Mom, Julie Kleffel and daughter attended the press conference with Brenda Dickinson/HEF where Gov. Scott highlighted the new...

Brenda Dickinson
Jun 27, 20143 min read


Economics 101
Now Available: Week Three of Economics 101… “Understanding Demand” View the Week Three Lecture Reminder: You must be registered for...

Brenda Dickinson
Oct 9, 20131 min read


Withdraw from PARCC
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Brenda Dickinson
Jul 18, 20131 min read


2013 Dual Enrollment FAQ
HEF was very involved in legislation that passed during the 2012 and 2013 Legislative sessions in an effort to protect the rights of home...

Brenda Dickinson
Jul 14, 20132 min read
Dual Enrollment FAC Rule 6A-14.064
June 2013 6A-14.064 College Credit Dual Enrollment. (1) To be eligible to receive college credit through dual enrollment: (a)...

Brenda Dickinson
Jul 13, 20133 min read
Bright Futures
Florida Student Scholarship and Grant Programs Bright Futures Scholarships Dual Enrollment Courses That Count Toward Bright Futures...

Brenda Dickinson
Jun 24, 20131 min read
2013 Legislative Report
The legislative session which ended May 3 was unbelievable. Every issue that HEF has worked on over the past 20 years was under attack....

Brenda Dickinson
Jun 12, 20139 min read


ESE For Home Educators
The Home Education Foundation (HEF) is excited to announce that SB 1108 and HB 465 have been filed for the 2013 legislative session. The...

Brenda Dickinson
Mar 9, 20132 min read


Home Educators’ Day at the Capitol
Home Educators’ Day at the Capitol “It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush...

Brenda Dickinson
Mar 6, 20131 min read


Homeschooling and College Success
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-37242551/can-homeschoolers-do-well-in-college/ Homeschooled Students Excel in College:...

Brenda Dickinson
Feb 8, 20131 min read