Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: low-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, August 1 (or within 30 days of starting).
- Instruction minimum: Minimum 180 days of instruction.
- Record retention: 2 year(s) — Attendance, Subjects taught, Immunization record or waiver.
Required subjects
All grades: Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science.
The details
Notice to PED within 30 days of starting, then each year by August 1 (online portal available). Teach reading, language arts, math, social studies, and science, generally for 180 days to match the local school year. The instructor needs a high school diploma or equivalent. Keep an immunization record or waiver.
New Mexico official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a New Mexico-acceptable transcript includes
- Homeschool (school) name + supervising parent.
- Student name, date of birth, anticipated graduation date.
- Courses by year — subject, credits, grades on the 4.0 scale.
- Cumulative GPA (unweighted at minimum; weighted if relevant).
- Grading-scale legend + parent signature and date.
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Questions New Mexico families ask
Does New Mexico require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — New Mexico does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. New Mexico does require a notice of intent (annual, August 1 (or within 30 days of starting)).
What homeschool records should I keep in New Mexico?
Keep records for 2 year(s): Attendance, Subjects taught, Immunization record or waiver. Minimum 180 days of instruction. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will New Mexico colleges accept a parent-issued transcript?
Yes. In-state public universities accept parent-issued homeschool transcripts, typically alongside test scores or course validation. A clean, GPA-calculated transcript on a consistent format is what they expect.