N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8 § 130.10

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 130.10 - Conduct of Reviews

Substantial equivalency reviews conducted pursuant to this Part shall be conducted in the following manner:

(a) Reviews shall be conducted in a manner that is respectful to the diversity of the nonpublic school community. Nonpublic schools being reviewed shall be cognizant and respectful of the responsibilities of the LSA, and their designee(s), to conduct reviews and ensure that nonpublic school students receive substantially equivalent instruction.

(b) Reviews shall be based on objective criteria focused on whether students in the nonpublic school receive instruction that is at least substantially equivalent to instruction provided in public schools. This shall include a focus on opportunities offered to nonpublic school students to acquire core skills and make academic progress. Instructional programs in nonpublic schools need not demonstrate perfect congruence between public and nonpublic school instruction.

(c) Reviews shall be cognizant of the rights of parents or persons in a parental relationship to choose among religious and independent schools that offer instruction that is at least substantially equivalent to instruction provided in public schools for their children.

(d) Reviews shall be informed by, and respectful of, the cultural and religious beliefs and educational philosophy that may drive the curriculum in nonpublic schools and be integrated with academic content in the delivery of instruction.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 130.10

Adopted New York State Register September 28, 2022/Volume XLIV, Issue 39, eff. 9/28/2022