8 NYCRR §100.10 Official Filing Schedule

NYS Homeschool Deadlines Timeline

Based on the official New York State Education Department (NYSED) regulations.

New York State homeschooling runs on a July 1 – June 30 school year. Keep track of every mandatory 8 NYCRR §100.10 filing date below so you never miss a district deadline.

180 Days of InstructionGrades 1–6: 900 HoursGrades 7–12: 990 Hours

Milestone 1Due July 1
Letter of Intent (LOI)
Due July 1 (or within 14 days of commencing homeschooling).
Your official written notice to the local school district superintendent stating that you intend to educate your child at home for the upcoming school year.
- Applies to children who turn 6 on or before December 1 (or December 31 in NYC) through age 16.
- If you begin homeschooling mid-year or move into a New York school district, submit within 14 days.
- Within 10 business days of receipt, the school district must send you a copy of 8 NYCRR §100.10 and an IHIP form.
Milestone 2Due August 15
IHIP Submission
Due August 15 (or within 4 weeks of the district receiving your LOI).
Your Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) outlines the syllabus, curricula, textbooks, or plan of instruction for every required NYS subject.
- Includes child's name, age, grade level (1–12), instructor name(s), and planned instructional materials.
- Must specify the dates you will submit your 4 Quarterly Reports during the school year.
- EasyIHIP pre-loads all mandatory 8 NYCRR §100.10 subjects (900 hours for Grades 1–6; 990 hours for Grades 7–12; 180 days) and generates this PDF in one click.
Milestone 3Nov · Jan · Apr · Jun
Quarterly Reports (Q1 – Q4)
Dates are specified by the parent in the IHIP (typically spaced evenly: Nov, Jan, Apr, Jun).
Four times per school year, parents submit a progress report on or before the dates listed in their IHIP (commonly Nov 15, Jan 31, Apr 15, and Jun 30).
- Total number of instructional hours completed during the quarter.
- A description of the material covered in each subject listed in the IHIP, plus a grade or written narrative evaluation.
- If less than 80% of the planned material in any subject was covered, include a short written explanation.
Milestone 4End of School Year (With Q4)
Annual Assessment
Submitted together with the 4th Quarterly Report at the end of the school year.
At the time of filing your 4th Quarterly Report, you also submit an Annual Assessment demonstrating your child's satisfactory academic progress.
- Grades 1–3: May be a written narrative evaluation prepared by a certified teacher, home instruction peer panel, or parent (with superintendent consent).
- Grades 4–8: A commercially published norm-referenced achievement test is required at least every other year (narrative allowed in alternating years).
- Grades 9–12: An approved norm-referenced achievement test is required every school year.

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Every PDF is formatted around New York State Commissioner's Regulations 8 NYCRR §100.10—ready to print, email, or upload to your school district superintendent.

8 NYCRR §100.10 · Annual Plan

Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP)

PDF

StudentMaya · Grade 3

NYS Target900 Hrs / 180d

Q1–Q4 DatesNov, Jan, Apr, Jun

ArithmeticSingapore Math 3A/3B & manipulatives

Reading & WritingNewbery literature & IEW composition

U.S. History & ScienceStory of the World · Real Science Odyssey

The IHIP (Individualized Home Instruction Plan)

3rd Grade IHIP Example

See how easily you can list your syllabi, textbooks, and planned materials for every required subject. Automatically formatted to include student details, district info, and dates, meeting all 8 NYCRR 100.10 requirements.

Includes all required subjectsClear layout for districts

8 NYCRR §100.10(g) · Q1 Report

Quarterly Progress & Narrative Report

232.5 hrs

Quarter Hours232.5 / 225 hrs

Days Logged46 Days

Status≥ 80% Met

Mathematics42.5 hrs · Satisfactory

Narrative: Mastered multi-digit multiplication & fraction word problems.

Science & Nature Lab34.0 hrs · Satisfactory

Narrative: Completed hands-on ecosystem & weather observation labs.

The Quarterly Report

Quarterly Report with Narrative Evaluation

No grades? No problem. Our template automatically calculates your logged hours, lists the materials covered this quarter, and beautifully formats your narrative evaluations.

Calculates total hoursFormats narrative or grade evaluations

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8 NYCRR §100.10(e) & (f) Simplified

NYS Required Subjects & Hours Breakdown

Skip the dense legal text. Here is a clear side-by-side breakdown of the annual instructional hours and mandatory subjects required by New York State under 8 NYCRR §100.10 for each grade band.

Elementary & Intermediate8 NYCRR §100.10(e)

Grades 1–6

900 Hours / Year

Approx. 5 hours/day for 180 days

Required Subjects List

Language Arts: Arithmetic, Reading, Spelling, Writing, The English Language
Social Studies: Geography, United States History
STEM & Wellness: Science, Health Education
Arts & Movement: Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education

All 12 subjects are automatically pre-populated when you add a Grade 1–6 student in EasyIHIP.

Middle & High School8 NYCRR §100.10(f)

Grades 7–12

990 Hours / Year

Approx. 5.5 hours/day for 180 days

Required Subjects List

Humanities: English (4 units), Social Studies (including US/NYS History & Constitutions)
Math & Science: Mathematics (2 units), Science (2 units)
Arts & Health: Art and/or Music (1 unit), Health Education (0.5 unit)
Applied & Electives: Physical Education, Practical Arts, and Electives

Note: 1 cumulative unit equals 108 hours of instruction across the grade band. EasyIHIP tracks every hour automatically.

Not sure how to fit all these into your IHIP? EasyIHIP's AI Activity Generator can help you map your child's daily activities (like cooking, Minecraft, or woodworking) directly to these specific NYS subjects.

8 NYCRR §100.10 Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, practical answers to the questions New York homeschooling parents ask most about state compliance, grading, and record-keeping.

Do field trips and extracurriculars count towards the 900/990 hours?

Yes! As long as the activity aligns with the educational goals outlined in your IHIP, it counts. Baking can be math/science, and museum visits cover history. EasyIHIP's AI generator can help you categorize these activities correctly.

Do I have to give my child letter grades on the Quarterly Reports?

No. New York State allows for 'written narrative evaluations' instead of grades. You just need to describe the materials covered and state that the child is making satisfactory progress. EasyIHIP's templates support both grading and narrative styles.

What happens if the school district rejects my IHIP?

Don't panic. If your district sends a notice of deficiency, you have 15 days to submit a revised IHIP. Often, they just need more specific details about your curriculum or textbook titles.

Can I 'unschool' in New York State?

Practically, yes. Legally, you still must comply with 8 NYCRR 100.10. This means you must translate your child's natural learning into the required NYS subjects for your paperwork.

Where can I read the official NYS Department of Education rules?

You can read the complete, official Home Instruction guidelines and regulations directly on the NYSED government website (Official Q&A).

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