New York homeschool letter of intent

Checked against 8 NYCRR 100.10 and NYSED's Home Instruction Q&A on 2026-10-07. Your district may have its own forms and process.

When it's due

By July 1 each school year. The home instruction school year runs July 1 to June 30 (100.10(b)(1)).
Starting mid-year, or just moved into the district? Send it within 14 days of starting home instruction in the district (100.10(b)(2)).

Who it goes to

The superintendent of schools of your school district of residence, as written notice that you intend to educate your child at home (100.10(b)(1)). Districts handle delivery differently (email, mail or an online form). New York City, for example, asks for a letter of intent each year for every homeschooled child (NYC Public Schools).

What to include

The regulation asks for "written notice" of your intent and doesn't prescribe a format. A clear letter usually has the date, the district, each child's name and grade level, the school year, the start date if you're starting mid-year, and your contact details and signature. The kit's Form A is a fill-in version.

What happens next

Step	Deadline
District sends you 100.10 and an IHIP form	Within 10 business days of receiving your notice (100.10(c)(1))
You submit the IHIP	Within four weeks of receiving those materials, or by August 15, whichever is later (100.10(c)(2))

NYSED's Questions and Answers also say parents don't have to register the child in the public school (though, if asked, you must show the child lives in the district and is of compulsory age), and don't have to meet with school officials.

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Get the NY Homeschool Paperwork Kit (PDF + Word), $14

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