NEW MEXICO HOMESCHOOL LAW

Compulsory School Age: 5 - 18 (by September 1)

New Mexico state law offers one legal homeschooling option, which is to establish and operate a homeschool.  An initial notice of intent must be filed with the Secretary of Education within 30 days of the start of homeschool and annually thereafter by April 1.  Children schooling under this option must attend 180 days of instruction and must study reading, language arts, math, social studies, and science.  Parents must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent to be considered qualified.  The only records required to be kept for homeschool students are immunization records.  There are no testing requirements.

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View these websites for more information about New Mexico homeschool laws:

• Home School Legal Defense Association

• National Home Education Network

• New Mexico Education Code for Homeschooling

• New Mexico Public Education Department

• Albuquerque Homeschoolers

Please note: This is a brief summary of New Mexico homeschool law and is presented for informative purposes only and not as legal advice.