1) What courses does my student need to complete in order to qualify for Substantial High School equivalency?
2) Where can I find examples of acceptable IHIPs, Quarterly Reports, and Annual Assessments?
3) When can my student stop home schooling?
In New York State, section 3205 of the Education Law requires a child's attendance in full-time day instruction from the age of six to the end of the school year in which the child turns sixteen, or seventeen for school districts that select this age.
4) How can I demonstrate that my home-schooled student is prepared for college?
A letter of substantial equivalency signed by the district superintendent, also known as a letter of completion, may be requested once the home-schooled student has completed the necessary units and hours of instruction.
5) How can my student obtain a high school equivalency diploma?
In New York State, there are four pathways to a High School Equivalency diploma.
6) Where can I find the Commissioner’s Regulations on Home Instruction?
The Commissioner’s Regulations 100.10
7) Where can I find more information about home schooling requirements?
NYSED Home Instruction Questions & Answers
8) What are the recommended quarterly reporting due dates for 2025-26?
11/7/25, 1/23/26, 4/17/26, 6/26/26
