New York Homeschool Letter of Intent

Generate a free notice of intent letter for New York. Customized to meet the requirements of NY Education Law Section 3204; 8 NYCRR Section 100.10.

New York requires written notification

Under NY Education Law Section 3204; 8 NYCRR Section 100.10, you must submit a notice of intent to your {schoolDistrictName}. Deadline: By July 1 for the upcoming school year, or within 14 days of beginning homeschooling mid-year.

Your Information

Parent / Guardian

Full Name *

Street Address *

City *

State

ZIP *

Phone (optional)

Email (optional)

Recipient

Mailing Address

Children

Child 1

Child's Full Name *

Date of Birth *

Entering Grade Level *

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[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[City], NY [ZIP]

March 15, 2026

Superintendent of Schools

[school District Name]

[Enter recipient address in form above]

Re: Notice of Intent to Establish a Home Education Program

Dear Superintendent of Schools,

In accordance with New York Education Law Section 3204 and Commissioner's Regulations 8 NYCRR Section 100.10, I am writing to notify you of my intent to provide home instruction for my child(ren) listed below for the upcoming school year:

[Child's name, date of birth, and grade level]

I will submit an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) within four weeks of this notice, or by the date requested by the district, as required by regulation.

Pursuant to 8 NYCRR Section 100.10, the parent or person in parental relation shall provide written notice of intention to educate a child at home to the superintendent of the school district of residence by July 1 of each school year, or within 14 days if establishing home instruction at another time. An Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) shall be submitted within four weeks of receipt of the district's response to the notice of intent.

This notice is provided in accordance with NY Education Law Section 3204; 8 NYCRR Section 100.10.

I understand my obligations under New York law, including the submission of an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP), quarterly reports documenting hours of instruction and a description of material covered in each subject, and an annual assessment for each child. I will maintain all required records and submit documentation as specified in 8 NYCRR Section 100.10. Please send the necessary forms and your district's home instruction guidelines at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Date: March 15, 2026

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What Your Letter Will Include

Based on NY Education Law Section 3204; 8 NYCRR Section 100.10, your letter will include:

Parent/guardian name and contact information
Child's name, date of birth, and grade level
Statement of intent to homeschool
Reference to NY Education Law Section 3204; 8 NYCRR Section 100.10
School District Name(The name of your local public school district.)
Planned Subjects (IHIP Summary)(List all subjects you plan to teach. New York requires instruction in specific subjects based on grade level per 8 NYCRR 100.10. An Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) listing textbooks, syllabi, and plan of instruction for each subject must be submitted.)
Assessment Method(New York requires quarterly reports and an annual assessment. Grades 1-3 use an alternative form of evaluation. Grades 4-8 must take a standardized test every other year. Grades 9-12 must test annually.)

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