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NYS Homeschooling Requirements

Notice of Intent to Homeschool

The Notice of Intent is the first step in beginning a home instruction program in New York State. Parents must notify the superintendent of their local school district in writing of their intention to homeschool.

Filing Timelines

When to Submit Your Notice of Intent

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Continuing to Homeschool

Starting During the School Year

What Happens Next

If you plan to continue homeschooling, submit your written Notice of Intent to your school district by July 1 each year.

If you decide to begin homeschooling after the school year has started, submit your Notice of Intent within 14 days of beginning home instruction.

Within 10 business days of receiving your Notice of Intent, the school district must send you a copy of the home instruction regulations and an IHIP form for each child.

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Warm candid photo of a parent reviewing educational compliance guides at a quiet dining table with stacked books and a warm cup of coffee
Learn About the IHIP

What to Include

What Should the Notice of Intent Include?

The Notice of Intent does not need to be complicated. It is a written notification to your school district stating that you intend to provide home instruction for your child.

Include basic information such as your child's name, age, and address, along with a clear statement that you intend to homeschool. Keep a copy of the notice for your records and proof of when it was submitted.

After receiving your Notice of Intent, the district will send you the information needed to move on to the IHIP—the next step in the NYS homeschooling process.