| NEW YORK HOMESCHOOL LAW
Compulsory School Age: 6 - 16 New York state law offers one legal homeschooling option, which is to establish and operate a homeschool. In order to legally homeschool in New York an annual notice of intent and an "Individualized Home Instruction Plan" must be filed with the local school superintendent by July 1 or within 14 days of starting a homeschool program. Instruction must be conducted by a "competent person." A parent/teacher is considered competent if he/she adheres to regulations. Children schooling under this option are required to attend instruction for the "substantial equivalent" of 180 days per year. Students in grades 1 - 6 must receive 900 hours of instruction per year and students in grades 7 - 12 must receive 990 hours of instruction per year. Students are to be instructed in required subjects as follows: -
Grades 1 - 6: math, reading, spelling, writing, English, geography, United States history, science, health education, music, visual arts, physical education, and bilingual education and/or English as a second language as needed -
Grades 7 - 12: English, history and geography, science, math, physical education, health education, art, music, practical arts, and library skills -
At least once during grades 1 - 8: United States history, New York State history, and the Constitutions of the United States and New York State -
Grades 9 - 12: English, social studies (including American history, government, and economics), math, science, art and/or music, health education, and physical education -
Grades K - 12: patriotism and citizenship; health education regarding alcohol, drug and tobacco misuse; highway safety and traffic regulations, including bicycle safety; and fire and arson prevention and safety New York does require recordkeeping and testing to be conducted on a regular basis. Attendance records must be maintained and submitted for review to the local school superintendent upon request. Quarterly reports must also be filed with the local school superintendent and must include the following: number of instructional hours per quarter, descriptions of subject materials covered, and a grade or written evaluation for each subject. Annual assessments must be filed with the last quarterly report to the local school superintendent by June 30 each year. The assessment may be either a non-referenced achievement test or a written evaluation. Find a homeschool group in New York. View these websites for more information about New York homeschool laws: Please note: This is a brief summary of New York homeschool law and is presented for informative purposes only and not as legal advice. |
