50-state deadlines / New Mexico
Homeschool deadlines in New Mexico — notification, assessment & records timeline
| Notification | Notification to the state Public Education Department |
|---|---|
| When it's due | Within 30 days of starting, then by August 1 each year after |
| Annual assessment | Not required |
| Records to keep | Keep a copy of each year's notification confirmation |
| Attendance tracking | 180 days / 990 hours school-year reference |
| Official source | New Mexico Public Education Department ↗ — search “homeschool” on the agency site for the current year's forms and windows. |
Your NM year at a glance
- 1. Before the year starts — Within 30 days of starting, then by August 1 each year after
- 2. During the year — log attendance (180 days / 990 hours school-year reference) and file keep a copy of each year's notification confirmation
- 3. End of year — No state assessment step; archive your records for the file.
Free NM attendance log →
Printable tracker with the days tracking mode New Mexico families use.
Record-keeping planner →
Notices filed, assessment windows and portfolio checklist on one printable page.