Is homeschooling legal in New York?

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in New York and in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. One of the strictest states. File an IHIP and submit quarterly reports and annual assessments to your school district.

Do you have to register or file a notice of intent to homeschool in New York?

Yes. Families in New York need to send a notice of intent (or an equivalent form) before or shortly after they start homeschooling. One of the strictest states. File an IHIP and submit quarterly reports and annual assessments to your school district.

Does New York require standardized testing for homeschoolers?

Yes. New York requires periodic standardized testing or an approved annual assessment for homeschooled students.

How many days or hours of instruction does New York require?

New York sets a minimum of 180 instructional days or 900 instructional hours per year.

Homeschooling in New York

Q: What records should you keep to homeschool in New York?

For New York, Romeschool tracks hour tracking, quarterly report reminders, assessment reminders, ihip renewal. so your records stay current and audit-ready.