Checked against 8 NYCRR 100.10 and NYSED's Home Instruction Q&A on 2026-10-07. Your district may have its own forms and process.
| Grades | Hours per year (100.10(f)(2)) |
|---|---|
| 1 through 6 | 900 |
| 7 through 12 | 990 |
The regulation also says: "The substantial equivalent of 180 days of instruction shall be provided each school year" (100.10(f)(1)), and "Absences shall be permitted on the same basis as provided in the policy of the school district for its own students" (100.10(f)(3)).
NYSED's Q&A: "Instruction at home is usually given within the general timeframe of the normal school day, but greater flexibility in scheduling is possible. For example, parents may choose to provide instruction on weekends or in the evening. The total amount of instructional time per week should be generally comparable to that of the public school."
The regulation: "Records of attendance shall be maintained by the parent and shall be made available to the school district upon request" (100.10(f)(4)). NYSED adds: "It is recommended that parents keep evidence of their programs and their children's achievement and correspondence with the school district."
Each quarterly report must contain "the number of hours of instruction during said quarter" (100.10(g)(1)). NYSED: "It is recommended that, in the secondary grades, hours per subject be included in each quarterly report." Starting mid-year? NYSED says "The number of reports should be proportional to the period of home instruction." See what a quarterly report must contain and starting mid-year.
The regulation says: "The cumulative hours of instruction for grades 1 through 6 shall be 900 hours per year. The cumulative hours of instruction for grades 7 through 12 shall be 990 hours per year." (8 NYCRR 100.10(f)(2))
Yes. NYSED: "Parents are required to keep attendance records for each student, but there is no legal obligation for them to maintain any other records."
Yes. NYSED: "The total number of hours of instruction per quarter must be documented on the quarterly report."
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