- Make Homeschool Safe for All Children
Last updated: June 2026
New Mexico has minimal oversight, meaning that it requires home educators to register with the state, but does not do anything to ensure homeschooled students are receiving an adequate education.
Homeschool Options: New Mexico has 1 homeschool option: homeschool statute
Child Safety: New Mexico has no child welfare safeguards: caregivers under active investigation for abuse and caregivers convicted of crimes against children and sexual offenses are permitted to homeschool.
Notification: New Mexico requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling every year.
Assessments: New Mexico does not require home educators to assess students for academic progress.
Home Educator Qualifications: New Mexico requires all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: New Mexico requires home educators to teach core subjects.
New Mexico does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
New Mexico does not require caregivers to retain academic records.
In New Mexico, at least some homeschooled students are required to be vaccinated, but caregivers are not required to submit immunization records.
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