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New York Homeschool Documents & Templates

Every document you need to homeschool legally in New York, based on 8 NYCRR 100.10.

These are general templates for Home Instruction Under Commissioner's Regulations. Our free wizard generates personalized documents with your name, address, and district filled in.

What documents do you need?

Notice of Intent

Required. Send to superintendent of the local school district by By July 1 annually, or within 14 days of commencing home instruction mid-year

Withdrawal Letter

Required. Send to superintendent of the local school district

Assessment Results

Submit to superintendent of the local school district (submitted with fourth quarterly report) , annual

Progress Reports

Submit quarterly to superintendent of the local school district

Annual Renewal

Required by July 1 annually (LOI and subsequently IHIP)

Notice of Intent

What to file
detailed plan
Send to
superintendent of the local school district
Deadline
By July 1 annually, or within 14 days of commencing home instruction mid-year
How often
annual
Free-form letter accepted?
Yes. You can write your own letter instead of using an official form.

Your notice must include:

  • •child's name
  • •child's age
  • •child's grade level
  • •list of subjects to be taught
  • •educational plan or objectives
Practical tip: Send your Letter of Intent (LOI) via certified mail with return receipt requested for proof of delivery. Keep a copy for your records. The district must respond within 10 business days with the IHIP form.

8 NYCRR 100.10(b) (notice of intent); 8 NYCRR 100.10(c) (IHIP submission)

First-time vs. renewal

First-time filing

Deadline: Within 14 days of commencing (if mid-year)

Annual renewal

Deadline: LOI by July 1; IHIP by August 15 or within 4 weeks

Starting mid-year?

Notice within 14 days of commencing home instruction

Withdrawal Letter

Status
Required if your child is currently enrolled in school
Send to
superintendent of the local school district
Practical tip: A separate written notification to the school the child attended is recommended but may not be strictly required by regulation. Submit your LOI to the superintendent at the same time. The school cannot refuse to release the child once proper notice is given.

8 NYCRR 100.10(b)(1) (notice within 14 days of commencing home instruction)

Assessment Results

Submit to
superintendent of the local school district (submitted with fourth quarterly report)
Frequency
annual
Practical tip: Assessment schedule varies by grade band: Grades 1-3 may use either a standardized test or alternative evaluation any year. Grades 4-8 require a standardized test every other year, with alternative evaluation in alternate years. Grades 9-12 require a standardized test every year.

See our full assessment guide for New York for accepted test types, minimum scores, and remediation details.

8 NYCRR 100.10(g) (annual assessment requirements, testing schedule, minimum scores)

Progress Reports

Frequency
quarterly
Submit to
superintendent of the local school district
Evidence required:
attendance records, progress report, standardized test results
Practical tip: You propose the quarterly report dates in your IHIP (typically around November 15, January 31, April 15, June 30). If less than 80% of planned course materials were covered in any subject, you must provide a written explanation. The fourth quarterly report must include your annual assessment.

8 NYCRR 100.10(f) (quarterly reports); 8 NYCRR 100.10(b) (annual LOI renewal)

Annual Renewal

Deadline
July 1 annually (LOI and subsequently IHIP)
Practical tip: You propose the quarterly report dates in your IHIP (typically around November 15, January 31, April 15, June 30). If less than 80% of planned course materials were covered in any subject, you must provide a written explanation. The fourth quarterly report must include your annual assessment.

8 NYCRR 100.10(f) (quarterly reports); 8 NYCRR 100.10(b) (annual LOI renewal)

Recordkeeping requirements

  • ✓Attendance records
  • ✓Grades or evaluations

Records may be reviewed by the district.

Practical tip: Retain attendance records (days/hours log), copies of all four quarterly reports, annual assessment results, copies of the IHIP and LOI with proof of delivery, and student work samples. Records must be available for superintendent review upon request.

8 NYCRR 100.10(f) (quarterly report content including hours and grades); 8 NYCRR 100.10(h) (superintendent review of records)

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Requirements sourced from 8 NYCRR 100.10. Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026