New Mexico homeschool laws
Requirements summary
New Mexico requires homeschool notification to the Public Education Department within 30 days of starting and annually thereafter by August 1. Keep immunization records or a waiver, and the person teaching must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
Expect a one-time or yearly notice. Some states in this group also ask for testing or records; see below.
Notice and filing deadlines
August 1: Annual notice of intent to homeschool
Required subjects
- Reading
- Language arts
- Mathematics
- Social studies
- Science
Hours and days of instruction
Our summary does not list a specific hour or day count for New Mexico.
Testing and evaluation
Our summary does not list a testing or evaluation requirement for New Mexico.
Recordkeeping
Keep immunization records or a waiver, and the person teaching must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
Pre-filled filing draft
Yes. HomeStudyPath can pre-fill a draft of this filing from your family's records:
- Annual notice of intent to homeschool
Official sources
This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official sources above.
Homeschooling in New Mexico?
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