New Mexico Compliance Options
Explore compliance options for New Mexico and decide which one works best for you.
Available Options & Instructions
Only one option is available. Here are the instructions:
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. Please visit the New Mexico Public New Mexico Public Education Department’s website Department’s website to find the latest notification form. You can mail the form to this address: New Mexico Department of Education Attn: Home School Notification 300 Don Gaspar Santa Fe, NM 87501-2786 You can also submit the notice of intent online, here.
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. Please note: The information on this page has been reviewed by an attorney, but it should not be taken as legal advice specific to your individual situation.