New York Homeschool Laws (CR 100.10): Complete IHIP & Quarterly Reporting Guide for 2026
New York is one of the most heavily regulated homeschool states in America, requiring a Notice of Intent, an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP), 4 Quarterly Reports, and 900–990 annual hours. Here is how to automate all of it.
⚡ Key Takeaways (Quick Parent & AI Summary)
3x/Week Verified Guide- ✓Under NY Commissioner’s Regulation 100.10, parents must submit a Notice of Intent by July 1 (or within 14 days of starting homeschooling) and an IHIP within 4 weeks.
- ✓Grades 1–6 require 900 instructional hours per year; Grades 7–12 require 990 hours per year across mandated state subjects.
- ✓Four Quarterly Reports must specify hours completed, material covered, and a grade or narrative evaluation in each subject.
- ✓ParentMaxxing’s free IHIP Compliance Template and built-in 150-lesson state compliance tracker generate NY-ready paperwork automatically.
Free New York IHIP & Compliance Template Generator
Generate a compliant CR 100.10 Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) and quarterly report template ready to print or email to your school district.
New York CR 100.10 Homeschool Compliance Requirements by Grade Band
| Requirement | Grades 1–6 | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 (High School) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Required Hours | 900 Hours / Year (225 hrs/quarter) | 990 Hours / Year (247.5 hrs/quarter) | 990 Hours / Year (247.5 hrs/quarter) |
| Notice of Intent Deadline | July 1 or within 14 days of withdrawal | July 1 or within 14 days of withdrawal | July 1 or within 14 days of withdrawal |
| Mandated Core Subjects | Arithmetic, Reading, Spelling, Writing, English, Geography, US History, Science, Health, Music, Visual Arts, PE | Cumulative units in English, History/Geography, Science, Math, Art, Music, Health, Practical Arts, Library Skills | Units in English (4), Social Studies/Patriotism (4), Math (2), Science (2), Art/Music (1), Health (0.5), PE (2), Electives (3) |
| Annual Assessment Rule | Narrative evaluation allowed Grades 1–3; standardized test every other year Grades 4–8 | Standardized test every other year (or narrative in alternate years) | Annual standardized achievement test required Grades 9–12 |
How to File Your NY Notice of Intent and IHIP Without Stress
For New York families from Long Island and NYC to Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, the acronym IHIP (Individualized Home Instruction Plan) can feel intimidating. In reality, school district superintendents are simply checking that your paperwork lists the required CR 100.10 subjects, curriculum materials, and four quarterly report dates.
Instead of spending a weekend copying legal subject codes into a spreadsheet, you can use our free IHIP Compliance Template tool to generate a clean, district-ready syllabus in minutes.
Use the Free NY IHIP Template Generator
Fill in your child’s grade level and print a complete CR 100.10 IHIP syllabus and quarterly schedule.
Automating Quarterly Reports with ParentMaxxing’s 150-Lesson Compliance Track
Inside the ParentMaxxing platform, every completed lesson automatically records the exact date, time spent in seconds, quiz score percentage, legal subject classification, and description of material covered. At the end of each quarter, your Parent Reporting Tab compiles those records so you never have to reconstruct 225 hours from memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Kindergarteners in New York need an IHIP?
Compulsory attendance in New York generally begins at age 6 (or 5 in NYC if enrolled), so pre-compulsory preschoolers do not require an IHIP. Once your child reaches compulsory age, filing a Notice of Intent and IHIP keeps you in full CR 100.10 compliance.
Can Christian families use faith-based curriculum on a New York IHIP?
Yes! New York allows parents to choose any curriculum that covers the required academic subjects. ParentMaxxing also includes a dedicated secular State Standards & Compliance track alongside our Christian subjects so your district reports list clear legal subject descriptions.
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