Does New Mexico require standardized testing for homeschoolers?

No. New Mexico does not require standardized testing for homeschooled students.

How many days or hours of instruction does New Mexico require?

New Mexico sets a minimum of 180 instructional days per year.

What records should you keep to homeschool in New Mexico?

For New Mexico, Romeschool tracks attendance, subject coverage. so your records stay current and audit-ready.

Homeschooling in New Mexico

Q: Is homeschooling legal in New Mexico?

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in New Mexico and in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. No state notification required. Provide 180 days and teach five required subjects. No standardized testing — the prior testing mandate was removed years ago.

Q: Do you have to register or file a notice of intent to homeschool in New Mexico?

No. New Mexico does not require homeschooling families to file a notice of intent with the state. No state notification required. Provide 180 days and teach five required subjects. No standardized testing — the prior testing mandate was removed years ago.

No state notification required. Provide 180 days and teach five required subjects. No standardized testing — the prior testing mandate was removed years ago.

Moderate regulationHour tracking

What New Mexico requires

No filing required

No formal notification to the New Mexico Public Education Department is required.

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Provide 180 days / required subjects

Language arts, math, science, social studies, health. Keep an attendance record.

What Romeschool tracks for you: Attendance, subject coverage.

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