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Religious and Independent School Support

The Office of Religious and Independent School Support (ORISS) is the ÈËÑý¸Ø½» 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.

Funding Opportunities

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School Operations Resources

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School Incorporation Guidance

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Substantial Equivalency Resources

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Recent News

August 1, 2025
AMTS Y2 Deadline Extended to 8/29/25
Y2 Art & Music Teacher Salary Reimbursement Grant (AMTS) submission deadline for Y2 has been extended to August 29, 2025.
June 29, 2025
AMTS and MST Grants Launched
UPDATE: Art & Music Teacher Salary Reimbursement (AMTS) Year 2 is accepting submissions until August 29, 2025. The Portal is CLOSED for Mathematics, Science, & Technology Teachers in Religious & Independent Schools (MST) Year 8; MST claims were due August 1, 2025.
April 1, 2025
MSA-CAP claim submissions closed for 2023-24
Per state law, the claim deadline for MSA-CAP is April 1, 2025.
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ORISS Supports 1,821 Religious & Independent Schools and Counting
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