There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 4 million children living in Florida. Families in Florida can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling. To download a full guide to school choice options for families in the Sunshine State, click here.
State allows parents to choose any traditional public school for their child, regardless of location?
State has a charter school law allowing for the creation of charter schools?
State permits public magnet and theme-based schools?
State offers free, full-time online academies, either run by the state or independent organization?
State offers a private school choice scholarship or tax deduction program?
Parents are free to educate their children at home (homeschooling)?
National School Choice Week 2019 will be held from January 20-26, 2019. We encourage all schools, homeschool groups, organizations and individuals to sign up to receive a free box of NSCW supplies for our celebrations in 2019. Click here for more information.
During National School Choice Week 2018, Florida celebrated National School Choice Week with a record-breaking 3,812 events and activities across the state. Governor Rick Scott issued an official proclamation recognizing January 21-27, 2018 as Florida School Choice Week.
This type of school choice is permitted in the state.
This type of school choice is not permitted in the state.
The state may permit this type of school choice. Please consult state policies for more information.
Governor Rick Scott officially proclaimed Florida School Choice Week.
School Choice Week was…
