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New Mexico Homeschool Requirements Moderate regulation
What New Mexico requires from homeschool families — notification, subjects, hours, testing, and portfolio rules — with links to the current law. This is the same state data FolioKid uses to build your portfolio template.
- Governing law: N.M.S.A. § 22-1-2.1
File with the state DOE; annual renewal by August 1.
Official New Mexico sources
- 📜 NMSA 1978 § 22-1-2.1 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ NM Public Education Department — Home Schooling
- 🔎 HSLDA — New Mexico homeschool law summary
New Mexico homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in New Mexico?
Homeschooling in New Mexico is governed by N.M.S.A. § 22-1-2.1. File with the state DOE; annual renewal by August 1. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in New Mexico?
New Mexico does not specify required subjects in its homeschool law, though parents are responsible for providing instruction as defined by N.M.S.A. § 22-1-2.1.
Does New Mexico require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
No — New Mexico does not require standardized testing or a portfolio evaluation, but keeping a portfolio of your child's work is still the simplest way to document progress.
Keeping records for New Mexico? Snap photos of your kids' work and FolioKid organizes them into a year-end portfolio PDF — formatted around New Mexico's requirements.
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