NY A02832

Requires all non-public school students to receive instruction substantially equivalent to similar-age students in the public school district where the school is located, though non-public schools need not use the district's curriculum if instruction is similar in rigor, time, and subject matter.

Establishes a complaint process allowing current or former students, parents, teachers, administrators, employees, or district residents to file written complaints with the commissioner alleging inadequate instruction at a non-public school.

Authorizes the commissioner to investigate complaints by requesting documentation from the non-public school and conducting unannounced classroom visits to observe instruction, review curriculum, and interview staff and students.

Empowers the commissioner to impose corrective actions if a non-public school is found deficient, including issuing corrective action plans, placing education observers, placing registration on probation, withholding state aid, or revoking the school's registration or prohibiting operation.

Modifies the existing "substantially equivalent instruction" requirement for non-public schools to clarify it applies whether the school is located in a district or if the student is home-schooled.