Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: high-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, By July 1 each year, or within 14 days of starting.
- Instruction minimum: Instruction minimum varies by grade level — see the official source.
- Record retention: Permanent — Letter of intent, IHIPs, Quarterly reports, Annual evaluations, Test scores.
Reporting requirements
- August 15 (or within 4 weeks of receipt of LOI from district): Individualized Home Instruction Plan listing required subjects, materials, instructor, and quarterly report dates.
- On dates filed in the IHIP (4 times per year): Hours of instruction, material covered, and a grade or narrative for each subject. If less than 80% of the planned material was covered in any subject, include a written explanation. Filed with the local school district.
- With the 4th quarterly report: Grades 1–3: a standardized test or a written narrative each year. Grades 4–8: a standardized test at least every other year (a narrative only in the alternate years). Grades 9–12: a standardized test every year. Passing is a composite above the 33rd percentile or one year of growth. Narratives are written by a NY-certified teacher, a peer review panel, or another person the superintendent agrees to. Falling short means probation and a remediation plan (8 NYCRR 100.10(h)–(i)).
Required subjects
Elementary: Arithmetic, Reading, Spelling, Writing, English language, Geography, US history, Science, Health education, Music, Visual arts, Physical education, Bilingual education / NY history (where applicable). Middle: English, History and geography, Mathematics, Science, Health, Music, Visual arts, Practical arts, Library skills, Physical education. High: English (4 units), Social Studies (4 units, incl. American history, participation in government, economics), Mathematics (2 units), Science (2 units), Health (1/2 unit), Physical education, Art and/or Music (1 unit), Electives (3 units).
The details
New York requires a Letter of Intent each July, an IHIP each August, and four quarterly reports plus an annual assessment per year. Districts have approval authority over the IHIP. NYSED’s 2026 regulatory agenda lists a planned change to the approved annual assessments; no rule text has been proposed yet.
New York official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a New York-acceptable transcript includes
- Homeschool (school) name + supervising parent.
- Student name, date of birth, anticipated graduation date.
- Courses by year — subject, credits, grades on the 4.0 scale.
- Cumulative GPA (unweighted at minimum; weighted if relevant).
- Grading-scale legend + parent signature and date.
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Questions New York families ask
Does New York require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — New York does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. New York does require a notice of intent (annual, By July 1 each year, or within 14 days of starting).
What homeschool records should I keep in New York?
Keep records for as long as you homeschool (permanent): Letter of intent, IHIPs, Quarterly reports, Annual evaluations, Test scores. Instruction minimum varies by grade level — see the official source. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will New York colleges accept a parent-issued transcript?
Yes. In-state public universities accept parent-issued homeschool transcripts, typically alongside test scores or course validation. A clean, GPA-calculated transcript on a consistent format is what they expect.