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New Mexico Homeschool Requirements

Low Regulation

New Mexico requires annual notice but no testing (§22-1-2.1 NMSA). Instructional time is set at 1,140 hours/year (≈190 days at 6 hours/day, shown here) rather than as a day count. For homeschool-specific questions, contact [email protected].

190

days/year

Required

notification

Not required

testing

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Notification

Required

Deadline: initial: within 30 days of starting; renewal: by August 1 annually

Testing

Not required

Required Subjects

  • Reading
  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Science

Instructional Days Required

190days per year

Report Frequency

annual

Submission Method

NMPED Home School System (online) or paper form

Key Deadlines

Notification Deadline

initial: within 30 days of starting; renewal: by August 1 annually

Report Due

annual

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in New Mexico?+
New Mexico requires annual notice but no testing (§22-1-2.1 NMSA). Instructional time is set at 1,140 hours/year (≈190 days at 6 hours/day, shown here) rather than as a day count. For homeschool-specific questions, contact [email protected].
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in New Mexico?+
New Mexico requires 190 instructional days per year for homeschooling families.
Does New Mexico require notification to homeschool?+
Yes, New Mexico requires families to submit notification to homeschool. The deadline is initial: within 30 days of starting; renewal: by August 1 annually.
Does New Mexico require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
No, New Mexico does not require standardized testing for homeschool students.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in New Mexico?+
New Mexico requires the following subjects to be taught: Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science.
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