The Office of Religious and Independent School Support (ORISS) is the ¶¶Òõapp office that has the primary responsibility of assisting New ¶¶Òõapp ¶¶Òõapp’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.