A mom in our group is ready to home school her Kindergarten-aged child. The child has been receiving speech therapy through the schools...

Question: A parent of a student who is registered under a private (600) school has her child taking band at our local public high school....

For some years, the Social Security Administration has permitted home schoolers to receive benefits in some cases. Yet, the agency used a...

Federal legislation allows eligible postsecondary students or their parents to receive tax credit for 100% of the first $1,000 of tuition...

The National Merit Scholarship program is a very home school friendly program. It requires a bit of initiative on the part of the parent...

In 1996 the Legislature passed the “Craig Dickinson Act” Fl.St. 232.425 pertaining to interscholastic extracurricular student activities....

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Without HEF and Brenda, home educators would not enjoy: Tuition-free dual enrollment at colleges and universities Extracurricular...

Dear Brenda, I cannot thank you enough for all your help not only with ‘B’ and her family but also for the help educating these...

To PROMOTE and unify legislative action among home educators. To evaluate and MONITOR issues which may affect home educators. To...

Develops relationships with legislators and people in state agencies who may impact home education. Cultivates trust of legislators over...

Craig and Brenda Dickinson were among the pioneers in the home education movement. There were no laws in Florida legalizing home...

HEF was established in 1991 to raise support and direct lobbying for home education in Florida. HEF exists to safeguard existing...

Brenda Dickinson President Guy Coburn, Esq. St. Petersburg Sue Puchferran Boca Raton Chris Taylor, Esq. Vero Beach Lynn Fisher Coconut...

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Tips For Effectively Communicating Your Ideas General Tips | Writing Effective Letters |   Making Impressive Personal Contact As a...

One of the most important issues to the private sector is our autonomy, independence and non-governmental status. I say this to you...

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How do I go about writing to an elected official? First, make sure to use their correct title, or simply refer to them as "The...