Are students instructed at home required to take a second language?
No. They are not required to take a second language, but they may choose to study a second language. • Is physical education required? Yes. Every student must have a physical education program. Activities may differ but outcomes should be similar to those established for students in the public school. • Must the topics proposed for study in each subject correspond to the material covered in the public school curriculum? While the subjects required by Law and Regulation must be taught, the course content may differ. • If a student reaches the maximum age for compulsory attendance during the school year, must the IHIP for that student cover the full year? Yes. Students who turn 16 (or 17 in New York City) between July 1 and June 30 are of compulsory attendance age during the entire school year. • Is a district required to review the IHIP submitted for a student beyond compulsory attendance age? No. • Can a district require parents to provide more information on the IHIP than the Regulati
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- May a district provide dual enrollment services under Section 3602-c to students instructed at home?
