Education funding in New Mexico
1 program in New Mexico, checked against the program’s official sources.
Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (Educational Choice for Children Act) - state election
Program doesn’t say whether homeschoolers qualify From official sources October 7, 2026
No. New Mexico families cannot get scholarships through this federal program unless the state elects to join. Even where states join, federal law ties covered expenses to enrollment or attendance at a public, private, or religious school and does not say whether home education expenses count.
Dates and status: New Mexico is not on the IRS list of states that elected to participate for 2027 (list dated September 14, 2026). No official opt-in or opt-out decision by Governor Lujan Grisham has been published on a state site. Federal law lets states elect for 2027 'as early as practicable'.
No statewide program
No statewide program found From official sources October 7, 2026
New Mexico has no state education savings account, voucher, tax-credit scholarship, K-12 education tax credit, or state payment to homeschool families. Homeschooled students may take public school classes or activities, but that funding goes to the school district, not the family. Local scholarships, tax deductions or district programs may still exist; tell us if you know of one.