Homeschooling a Child with an IEP in New Mexico
What happens to your child's special education services when you homeschool in New Mexico, and how to reach the services that remain available.
What happens to your child's services
Your school district must locate, evaluate and decide eligibility for children with disabilities who are home schooled. New Mexico rules do not give home school students a right to ongoing special education services; your child receives those services if you enroll in public school, and part-time enrollment is up to the district.
Primary source: 6.31.2.9(A), 6.31.2.10(A) and 6.31.2.11(N) NMAC; NMPED Home Schooling FAQ
How to access services while homeschooling
Child Find
Each district must locate, evaluate and determine the eligibility of children with disabilities who are schooled at home.
6.31.2.11(N)(8) NMAC; 6.31.2.10(A) NMAC; 34 CFR 300.111
Dual enrollment
Not provided by state law. NMPED says participating part time in courses at the local school is at the district's discretion. If a district allows it, your child enrolls with an assigned STARS ID and would likely be considered a part-time student.
Equitable services
Not provided by state law. New Mexico's special education rules give services plans to children enrolled by their parents in private schools, and treat children schooled at home separately with duties limited to locating, evaluating and determining eligibility. A child enrolled in an actual private school may be considered for these services.
Before you withdraw
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Request complete copies of all IEP documents, evaluations, and progress reports before you withdraw.
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Consider requesting an IEP meeting to discuss the transition. This is optional.
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File your homeschool notice as your state requires. Our wizard prepares it for you.
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Arrange any private therapies or services your child needs before withdrawal takes effect.
Keep copies of all IEP documents, evaluations, and progress reports. You'll need them if you re-enroll.
Special education help
COPAA
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Wrightslaw
wrightslaw.com · Special education law encyclopedia
Common questions
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