Homeschooling in New York
A practical starting point for New York families: what to file, what to track, and what state funding (if any) you can use.
At a glance
Submit an Individualized Home Instruction Plan, quarterly reports, and annual assessments.
No statewide ESA program at this time.
In-depth guides
New York homeschool laws
Notification, record-keeping, testing, and umbrella-school rules for New York families.
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New York homeschool funding
New York's funding landscape — what programs exist, who they serve, and why homeschoolers may or may not qualify.
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Getting started in New York
A high-level checklist tailored to New York’s rules. Specifics like form numbers and deadlines live in the in-depth state laws guide above.
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Understand New York's home instruction requirements
All homeschool families in New York follow Commissioner's Regulations Section 100.10. You'll file directly with your local school district — submitting an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP), quarterly progress reports, and annual assessments. New York does not offer a separate umbrella-school or charter pathway.
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File your Letter of Intent and IHIP
Submit your annual Letter of Intent to the district superintendent by July 1 (or within 14 days of starting mid-year). File your Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) within four weeks of the district acknowledging your letter.
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Submit quarterly reports and annual assessments
File four quarterly progress reports on your district's dates, track instructional hours toward the annual minimum, and submit annual assessments — standardized tests in grades 4, 6, 8, and 9–12, or narrative evaluations in other years.
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Choose curriculum and plan your year
Choose curriculum that fits your child's grade level and any required subjects, then sketch a year-long plan you can adjust as you go.
Frequently asked
Do I need to notify the state to homeschool in New York?
Yes. You'll file a notice of intent, document curriculum in required subjects, and submit assessments or portfolio reviews on a set schedule.
Does New York require homeschool standardized testing?
Yes. Standardized testing or portfolio review is required on a set schedule, typically every year or every few years.
Can homeschool families in New York access ESA or scholarship funding?
No statewide ESA program at this time.
How do I withdraw my child from public school in New York?
Send a written withdrawal letter to the school's principal or registrar. Keep a dated copy. Once you have filed any state-required notice, your child is considered a homeschooler and the public school no longer needs to mark them absent.
Related states
Other states with similar regulation and a comparable funding posture.
Numa keeps New York compliance on autopilot.
- Pre-filled forms for your state's notice and reporting
- Attendance, portfolio, and assessment tracking by grade
- Curriculum planning that matches state requirements