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Homeschooling in New Mexico

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Low requirements Notice required Last verified May 26, 2026

At a glance

Notice

Required

Curriculum

See details

Testing

See details

Teacher

No qualifications

Overview

Homeschooling in New Mexico is governed by New Mexico Statutes section 22-1-2.1. New Mexico requires annual notification to the Public Education Department and an annual assessment but gives families multiple options for how the assessment is conducted. No teacher qualifications are required.

Telling the authorities

Notice is required

Who: New Mexico Public Education Department

When: Within 30 days of beginning homeschooling and annually by April 1

How to do it

Submit a Notice of Intent to the New Mexico Public Education Department. Annual renewal required by April 1 each year.

Requirements

Curriculum
Must provide instruction in reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.
Testing
Annual assessment required. Options include standardised test, portfolio review, or written evaluation. Results submitted to the Public Education Department.
Record keeping
Must maintain records of instruction and assessment results.
Teacher
No qualifications required.

Recent changes

New Mexico requires annual notification and annual assessment but no teacher qualifications. Assessment options give families flexibility. Requirements have been stable in recent years.

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