̨ÍåÂãÁÄÖ±²¥

Skip to main content

Religious and Independent School Support

The Office of Religious and Independent School Support (ORISS) is the ̨ÍåÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ office that has the primary responsibility of assisting New York State’s religious and independent schools to support their students. ORISS provides technical assistance in the areas of school start-up, operations, high school registration, professional development, substantial equivalency, and funding opportunities. It also provides guidance to families who voluntarily choose to homeschool.

Recent News

August 6, 2024
Art & Music Teacher Salary (AMTS) Reimbursement Grant deadline extended to September 30, 2024
School Count
ORISS Supports 1,821 Religious & Independent Schools and Counting