NY Homeschooling Laws
Homeschooling Laws in New York
Knowing the requirements for homeschooling in New York is one key to successful homeschooling. That is why we have provided you with specific information on homeschooling in New York and helpful links to NY’s Department of Education, homeschool requirements, New York homeschool laws, and legal support resources.
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Links for New York Homeschool Laws
We will update our records on a yearly basis, but if any new legislation goes into effect for your state, it should be listed here.
New York State Homeschool Law Summary
If you are homeschooling in the state of New York, you need to follow these steps:
- Submit a “Notice of Intent to Homeschool” to your local superintendent by July 1st of each school year. By August 15, you must submit an IHIP to your District Superintendent.
- Submit quarterly reports to your local district. A quarterly report card should be a sufficient review for the school district to see.
- Submit an annual assessment with the fourth quarter report. The breakdown below explains what to do at each grade level.
- For grades 1-3, a written narrative is a sufficient assessment. The person who prepares the written narrative shall be a New York State-certified teacher, a home instruction peer group, or another person who has interviewed the child and reviewed a portfolio of the child’s work. Such person shall certify that the child has made adequate academic progress.
- For grades 5 and 7 a written narrative is acceptable with the above requirements.
- For grades 4, 6, and 8-12, students are required to take a Standardized Test. You can contact your local district to see what tests are approved.
Homeschool Resources for New York Homeschool Laws
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New York IHIP and Requirements Document