Homeschooling in New York
Tend Wonder makes it easy to start homeschooling in New York. This guide explains who can homeschool, how to give notice, what to plan and record, and how testing works. Tend Wonder then follows your child’s curiosity and helps you find hands-on ideas, books, resources and nearby experiences around New York. Document your learning together in a Learning Journey, and use Education Coverage to see how your child’s activities connect to learning areas in New York.
Requirements
How to start homeschooling in New York
Ages and exceptions
You have the legal right to educate your compulsory school age child at home.
Plan instruction
You must identify the curriculum materials you will use for the required subjects.
Official resources
- Home Instruction | New York State Education Department
New York State Education Department
Sources checked November 4, 2026
General information, not legal advice. Requirements can change. Check the official resources for your family's circumstances.
Financial support
Homeschool funding in New York
Our check of official sources found no state funding, scholarship, education savings account or tax program that homeschooling families in New York can use.
Programs that don’t cover homeschooling
If you homeschool in New York City, your child does not receive school resources such as computers or textbooks.
Good to know
You should not assume federal Education Freedom Tax Credit scholarships are available to your homeschooling family in New York.
Official sources
- https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/home-schooling
- https://www.ed.gov/media/document/education-freedom-tax-credit-fact-sheet-113147.pdf
Last checked November 4, 2026. Eligibility rules change, so confirm with the program before applying.
Your homeschool journey starts with their curiosity.
Discover activities, books, and nearby experiences around your child’s interests. Record their learning and see the learning areas they explore along the way.