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Withdrawing from public school

How to Withdraw From School in New Mexico

Pulling your child out of public school in New Mexico to homeschool is usually a short, one-time process. Here are the steps, the letter you send, and how to time it so the district doesn't flag your child as truant.

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How withdrawal works in New Mexico

New Mexico requires notice to the Public Education Department within 30 days of establishing your homeschool, then annually. Notify your child's current public school so attendance reflects the change, and keep a copy. The parent must hold at least a high-school diploma or equivalent.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your child is currently enrolled

    This guide is for moving a currently enrolled student to homeschooling. If your child has never attended public school in New Mexico (a kindergartner you're starting at home, for example), there's usually nothing to withdraw from. A quick call to the school confirms their status.

  2. 2

    Send a written withdrawal letter to the school

    In New Mexico, the withdrawal step is tied to a state-level filing. Send a written withdrawal letter to your child's current school and file a notice of intent with the state Department of Education before you begin homeschool instruction. Rather than hand-writing the withdrawal letter, Homeschool Fox produces a pre-formatted PDF ready to send to the district.

    Download the free New Mexico withdrawal letter
  3. 3

    File your notice of intent

    Yes, New Mexico requires you to file notice of your intent to homeschool. You must notify the state Department of Education.

  4. 4

    Keep dated copies for your records

    Save a copy of the withdrawal letter and anything you file, noting the date you sent it. If the district ever asks about attendance, dated proof that you withdrew on time is what closes the question.

  5. 5

    Set up your homeschool

    With the withdrawal handled, the rest is starting your homeschool: planning subjects, setting an hours or days target, and keeping records. Your next stop is the how-to-start guide for New Mexico.

    Read the New Mexico how-to-start guide

Free New Mexico printables

Two ready-to-use PDFs for New Mexico homeschoolers. No account needed.

New Mexico hour log Printable daily log, prefilled with the state's hour and day target. Withdrawal letter template A fillable letter to withdraw from public school, with New Mexico guidance.

Templates, not legal advice. Confirm the current rule with your state or district.

What Homeschool Fox tracks for New Mexico

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  • Daily activity logs
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  • Notes & portfolio records
  • Printable PDF reports
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