The Healthy School Environmental Action Guide
(Separate Website)
Information on the legal rights of students concerning a clean and healthy school environment.
By: Advocates for Children of New York, Inc. and Healthy Schools Network, Inc.
Rights Regarding Children's Education Records
(Separate Website)
Parents' Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
By: U.S. Department of Education
Home Instruction - Questions and Answers
(Separate Website)
The NY State Education Department's website contains a list of frequently asked questions and answers about home schooling.
By: New York State Education Department
Home Instruction in New York State
(Separate Website)
A link to 8 NYCRR Part 100.10, the Commissioner's regulations on Home Instruction in New York State. The regulations explain the procedures that a parent must follow when developing an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) and applying for authorization to home school a child. The regulations also specify what content must be covered for each grade level. annual assessments and quarterly reports.
By: New York State Education Department
Home School Legal Defense Association
(Separate Website)
HSLDA is a national advocacy organization that promotes and protects the constitutional rights of parents who choose to home school their children. This page contains headlines, news and resources that are specific to New York State.
By: Home School Legal Defense Association
Home School Legal Defense Association - A Legal Analysis - New York
(Separate Website)
HSLDA provides a succinct overview of the home schooling requirements in New York State.
By: Home School Legal Defense Association
New Requirements for the Provision of Special Education Services to Home-Instructed ("Home-Schooled") Students
(Separate Website)
This memo from the NY State Education Department outlines new procedures and timelines for requesting special education services for a child who is home-schooled.
By: New York State Education Department
New York City Home Educators Alliance
(Separate Website)
NYCHEA offers support, information and connection opportunities for parents who are home-schooling their children in New York City.
By: New York City Home Educators Alliance
Are you a victim of education discrimination? Find out how to file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
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