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

What is HEF?

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

How Did HEF Begin?

Craig and Brenda Dickinson were among the pioneers in the home education movement. There were no laws in Florida legalizing home education when they began in 1981. Registering as a private school was the only legal option. However, some families who were registered with private schools were being charged with truancy and threatened with loss of custody.
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Why Does HEF Exist?

To PROMOTE and unify legislative action among home educators.
To evaluate and MONITOR issues which may affect home educators.
To INITIATE, draft and find sponsors for legislation to protect the rights and expand the privileges of home educators.
To PLAN, direct and coordinate lobbying efforts.
To EDUCATE Florida legislators about home education.
To provide a year round PRESENCE and a consistent voice for home educators in the Legislature and Department of Education.