Homeschooling in New York
New York runs on a fixed annual calendar: a Notice of Intent by July 1, an Individualized Home Instruction Plan by August 15, four quarterly reports through the year, and an annual assessment at the end. No teaching credential required. Start with the complete guide to the compliance cycle.
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How to Homeschool in New York (2026): Laws, Requirements, and the Annual Compliance Cycle
Filing the Notice of Intent, submitting the IHIP, covering required subjects and hours by grade level, completing four quarterly reports, meeting the annual assessment requirement, withdrawing from public school, and issuing a high school diploma.
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