- Make Homeschool Safe for All Children
Last updated: June 2026
New York has moderate oversight, meaning that it requires that all homeschooled children be evaluated for academic progress throughout their education, but lacks important child welfare safeguards.
Homeschool Options: New York has 1 homeschool option: homeschool statute
Child Safety: New York has no child welfare safeguards: caregivers under active investigation for abuse and caregivers convicted of crimes against children and sexual offenses are permitted to homeschool.
Notification: New York requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling every year.
Assessments: New York ensures that all homeschooled students are annually assessed for academic progress.
Home Educator Qualifications: New York does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: New York requires home educators to teach core subjects.
New York does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
New York requires home educators to retain academic records.
In New York, homeschooled students are not required to be vaccinated.
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