ยง 4815. Powers  of commissioner of education and education department.
  A school established as provided herein shall be deemed a  part  of  the
  public  school  system  of  the  state,  and  shall  be  subject  to the
  supervision and  control  of  the  commissioner  of  education  and  the
  education  department  in  the  same manner as other public schools, and
  shall not be subject to any  of  the  laws  of  the  state  relating  to
  charitable or penal institutions.
Structure New York Laws
Title 6 - Special Schools and Instruction
Article 97 - Home Schools in Certain Cities
4801 - Establishment of Home Schools.
4802 - Acquisition of Lands and Erection of Buildings.
4804 - Powers and Duties of Managers.
4806 - Powers of Superintendent and Discipline of School.
4807 - Children Admitted to Such School.
4808 - Jurisdiction of Courts.
4812 - Agreements With Parents and Guardians to Pay Expense of Maintenance; Compulsory Support.
4814 - Report of Superintendent.
4815 - Powers of Commissioner of Education and Education Department.