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Homeschooling in New York

What the law asks of you, in plain language, with links to the official sources so you can check every line.

High requirements Notice required Last verified May 19, 2026

At a glance

Notice

Required

Curriculum

See details

Testing

See details

Teacher

No qualifications

Overview

Homeschooling in New York is governed by New York Education Law ยง 3204 and Part 100.10 of the Commissioner’s Regulations. New York is one of the most regulated homeschool states in the US requiring an Individualized Home Instruction Plan, quarterly progress reports submitted to the school district, and annual assessments. Careful planning and record keeping are essential for New York homeschool families.

Telling the authorities

Notice is required

Who: Local school district superintendent

When: By July 1 each year or within 14 days of beginning homeschooling

How to do it

Submit a Notice of Intent to your local school district superintendent. Then submit an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) outlining your curriculum for each child within 30 days of receiving the district's response.

Requirements

Curriculum
Must cover 10 specific subjects in grades 1-6 and 12 subjects in grades 7-12 including English, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, health, physical education, library skills, and more.
Testing
Annual assessment required. Options include a standardised test or a written narrative evaluation by a certified teacher. Results must be submitted to the school district.
Record keeping
Must submit quarterly reports to the school district showing hours of instruction and topics covered. Annual assessment results must also be submitted.
Teacher
No formal qualifications required but must be competent.

Recent changes

New York has some of the most demanding homeschool requirements in the US including quarterly reporting, annual assessments submitted to the district, and detailed curriculum planning. New families should read the requirements carefully before beginning.

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