New Mexico Homeschooling Legal Requirements
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Below is a quick reference guide on the homeschooling requirements for the state of New Mexico. For more information on the legal requirements visit the HSLDA New Mexico page.
New Mexico residents are required to do five things in order to homeschool legally per the HSLDA:
1. Be qualified to teach.
In order to homeschool in New Mexico, you must have a high school diploma or its equivalent (i.e. a GED).
2. Notify the state superintendent of your intent to homeschool.
Notification must be made to the New Mexico Public Education Department within 30 days of starting your homeschool and annually by August 1 thereafter. The August 1 notice must identify the school district in which you are homeschooling. Mail the form to this address:
3. Teach for the required number of days.
You should teach for the same number of days that your local public school is in session (generally 180 days).
4. Teach the required subjects.
You should include reading, language arts, math, social studies, and science in your homeschool curriculum.
5. Maintain immunization records.
You can obtain a waiver of this requirement if you have a religious objection or medical exemption.
Visit the HSLDA New Mexico page for more information on homeschooling in New Mexico.
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