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.
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.