What is the EXACT New York State Statute regarding Home Schooling?

Question

What is the difference between home schooling and "public" school? What are the requirements for home schooling? Which is better and why?

Answer 1

Personally I prefer to homeschool for many reasons. My children are well educated, well mannered, and mature for their age. They have time to explore their dreams and be involved in the community as well. We go out and spend time with others and the kids are very content and happy and ask every week, what we will be studying the next week!! My kids went to public school, and I pulled them out for they were lost in the crowd and did not have the chance to be themselves and exceed to their full potential. I believe that not everyone should be homeschooled though. It takes alot of time on the parents part, the will of the kids to learn, and the willingness of the family to operate outside the Norm. To find exact state laws, I would highly suggest going to www.HSLDA.com.
They stay up to date on current homeschool rules and regulations. I would also suggest if you are going to homeschool to gain member ship to HSLDA. They are very helpful and will keep you informed on affairs in your state. I hope this helps, if you have any more questions, please email me, and I will help you all I can.

Answer 2

I had a quick look at the laws through the hslda.org site. The difference between home school and public school is that the parent decides the program within the parameters described. So although different subjects have to be covered, the parent decides what the actual content of those subjects will be, what the resources will be and so on.

Which is better depends on what you want for your kids. I've written a lot in Yahoo answers lately about why I enjoy homeschooling so you can check my answers through my profile, if you wish.

Answer 3

STATE LAWS
New York
Summary
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Below is brief summary of the homeschooling law in New York. For a detailed analysis of homeschooling in New York, see:

New York—A Legal Analysis
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Compulsory School Age
"a minor who becomes six years of age on or before the first of December in any school year...until the last day of session in the school year in which the minor becomes sixteen years of age" or completes high school

New York Legal Home Schooling Options: 1
Option: 1

Legal Option:
Establish and operate a home school

Attendance:
Substantial equivalent of 180 days per year; 900 hours per year for grades 1-6; 990 hours per year for grades 7-12

Subjects:
Grades K-12: patriotism and citizenship, substance abuse, traffic safety, fire safety; Grades 1-6:arithmetic, reading, spelling, writing, English, geography, U.S. history, science, health, music, visual arts, and physical education; Grades 7-8:English, history and geography, science, mathematics, physical education, health, art, music, practical arts, and library skills; At least once in grades 1-8: U.S. and New York history and constitutions; Grades 9-12: English, social studies--including American history, participation in government, and economics, math, science, art or music, health, physical education, and electives
Qualifications:
“Competent” - A person is deemed to be competent if they follow the regulations.
Notice:
File annual notice of intent with the local superintendent by July 1 or within 14 days if starting home schooling mid-year; complete and submit an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (form provided by district)
Recordkeeping:
Maintain attendance records (must make available for inspection upon request of the local superintendent); file, with the local superintendent, quarterly reports listing the number of hours of instruction during quarter, description of material covered in each subject, and a grade or narrative evaluation in each subject
Testing:
File, with the local superintendent, an annual assessment by June 30; must be from a standardized test every other year in grades 4-8, and every year in grades 9-12; the child should score above the 33rd percentile or their home instruction program could be placed on probation; other years can be satisfied by either another standardized test or a written narrative evaluation prepared by a certified teacher, a home instruction peer review panel, or other person chosen by the parent with the consent of the superintendent

© 2006, HSLDA
NOTE: This summary is not intended to be, and does not constitute, the giving of legal advice. Many states have unclear compulsory attendance statutes, and the courts of those states vary in their interpretation of the statutes. Therefore, there is no guarantee any state will accept all of the options for compliance listed under each state. This summary is not intended to be a substitute for individual reliance on privately retained legal counsel such as that provided by Home School Legal Defense Association.

Answer 4

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