New York homeschool requirements
Track your New York homeschool requirements without spreadsheets
Homeschool Fox helps you understand New York's requirements, log activities, track progress, and generate records when you need them.
New York at a glance
Verified May 2026- Required hours
- 900 hrs/year
- Required subjects
- 9 subjects
- Notice
- Required
- Testing / evaluation
- Parent's choice (testing, portfolio, or evaluation)
- Recordkeeping
- Recommended
Jump to the full New York requirements for plain-English detail on each of these.
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What Homeschool Fox tracks for New York
Everything New York expects you to keep, in one place — no spreadsheets, no lost notebooks.
- Hours toward your 900-hour goal
- Required subjects & core hours
- Daily activity logs
- Attendance records
- Notes & portfolio records
- Printable PDF reports
- High school transcripts
- State-specific progress tracking
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- Reading 45 min
- Math 30 min
- History / Social Studies 20 min
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1 hr 35 min
Your New York requirements, in plain English
Tap any item for the details.
Notice requirements
Required
Required hours
900 hrs/yr
Required subjects
9 subjects
Testing / evaluation
Required
Recordkeeping & portfolio
Recommended
Withdrawing from public school
Letter + notice
Full guide
Homeschooling in New York: the complete guide
If you're homeschooling in New York, you're working inside a moderately regulated framework with enough structure to keep the state informed but plenty of room to build a family-shaped program. Compulsory attendance in New York covers children ages 6-16, which means a homeschool program needs to be in place for any child in that range.
A New York homeschool year is defined by a single headline number: 900 hours of instruction. Whether those hours happen at the kitchen table, in a co-op, on a nature walk, or through a structured curriculum is entirely up to the family.
Notice filing is the gateway for New York homeschool families: a short document submitted to your local school district sets the record straight for the year ahead. Most districts accept a straightforward letter listing each student, their grade level, and a brief statement of intent.
Assessment in New York takes the form of parent's choice (testing, portfolio, or evaluation) annually. It's more of a pulse-check on how learning is landing than a pass/fail exam.
The required subjects in New York (math, science, english, social studies, health, music, visual arts, physical education, and library skills) form the backbone of each year's plan, with real freedom in how deeply or creatively each is taught. Tracking New York compliance doesn't have to mean spreadsheets and reminder alarms. Homeschool Fox turns everyday logs into the year-end reports evaluators and districts expect.
Notice requirements
Notice is required
You must notify your local school district of your intent to homeschool.
Need a head start? Use the free Notice of Intent generator to draft a New York-ready letter.
Deeper guides: how to write a notice of intent to homeschool covers the language admins look for, and when and where to file your notice of intent covers state-by-state deadlines and recipients.
Generate your notice of intentReporting calendar
New York homeschoolers file on this schedule. Put each date on your calendar — missing one can put you out of compliance.
| Filing | Due |
|---|---|
| Notice of intent | July 1 (for next school year) |
| Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) | Within 4 weeks of filing Notice of Intent |
| Quarterly report 1 | November 15 |
| Quarterly report 2 | January 31 |
| Quarterly report 3 | April 15 |
| Quarterly report 4 | June 30 |
| Annual assessment | June 30 |
Homeschool Fox reminds you before each New York deadline and builds the reports you file. Start tracking free.
Withdrawing from public school
Send a letter of intent to your district superintendent. For a child currently enrolled, file by July 1 for the next school year, or as soon as you decide mid-year, and notify the school in writing so attendance reflects the change. Within about two weeks the district sends the IHIP form; you return your completed IHIP within four weeks. The IHIP plus the four quarterly reports keep you compliant. Keep copies of everything.
For the play-by-play, how to withdraw your child from public school walks through the conversation, the timing, and the paperwork. What to send the district when you pull your child covers exactly what the letter should and shouldn't say.
Assessment requirements
Assessment is required
- Type:
- Parent's choice (testing, portfolio, or evaluation)
- Frequency:
- Annually
Standardized testing for homeschoolers walks through which test to choose, where to register, and how to prep.
Portfolio & records
Portfolio not required
Under 8 NYCRR 100.10, families file an Individualized Home Instruction Plan at the start of the year and four quarterly reports covering hours, subjects, materials, and a grade or narrative. Keep a portfolio of work for any evaluator review under the narrative assessment option.
Required subjects
New York requires instruction in the following subjects.
Looking for curriculum?
Browse our curriculum directory to find the right fit for your family, then track your hours with Homeschool Fox to stay compliant with New York's requirements.
Tax credits & deductions
New York does not have a homeschool-specific tax credit or deduction — but New York families using the state's 529 plan need to understand a recapture rule that catches many homeschoolers off guard. New York does NOT conform to the federal 529 K-12 expansion. If you withdraw New York 529 funds for K-12 expenses, the state recaptures the New York income tax deduction you took on those contributions in prior years.
The practical impact: federal-level 529 K-12 use can still be tax-free, but the New York-side benefit you accumulated while saving (the $5,000 single / $10,000 married New York deduction per year) gets clawed back at withdrawal time. Run the numbers with a CPA before pulling 529 money for homeschool curriculum, supplemental classes, or other K-12 use. Saving for college only? No issue. Using the 529 as a homeschool sinking fund? Likely not the right vehicle in New York. Note: this affects 529 K-12 withdrawals specifically; 529 college withdrawals remain tax-free under New York rules.
Deeper guides: homeschool tax credits and deductions by state for 2026 covers every state with a credit, and are homeschool expenses tax-deductible — an honest breakdown covers the boundaries on what counts and which gimmicks to avoid.
Tax laws change. Check your New York Department of Revenue page (or talk to a CPA) before filing — the figures above reflect our last verified review (May 2026).
Additional notes
900 hours for grades 1-6, 990 for 7-12. IHIP and quarterly reports required. Annual assessment.
Frequently asked questions
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Nearby states
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Free New York printables
Two ready-to-use PDFs for New York homeschoolers. No account needed.
Templates, not legal advice. Confirm the current rule with your state or district.
Reviewed and sourced
Last verified: May 2026. We review New York's requirements against official sources and update this page when the rules change.
Sources
Homeschool Fox is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We turn public homeschool requirements into practical tracking tools for families. Always confirm details with your state or a qualified advisor.
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