Waivers

Download Waiver Request Forms

New Mexico school districts and state-chartered schools can request waivers from the Secretary of Education in the areas listed below.

After completing the appropriate waiver form, please email the request to Waivers.PED@ped.nm.gov.

Absences Preventing National State Competition Participation Waiver Request

Alternate Assessment One Percent Proficiency Rule Waiver Request

Alternative Credit Approval Request for ESL Course

Alternative Credit Approval Request

Bilingual Multicultural Education Programs Endorsement Waiver

Change of School Name/Address/Phone Number Notice

Community School Contact Info Update Form

Charter School Waiver Notification Form

Class Size Teacher Load Waiver (K-12)

Graduation Waiver Request

Instructional Hours Waiver Request Form

Instructional Materials Waiver Request Form

Physical Education Waiver Request Form (Medical)

School Establishment or Closure Application

Special Education Caseload Waiver Request: Students with Disabilities

Special Education Caseload Waiver Request: Students with Disabilities (For Large Districts)

Special Education Caseload Waiver Request: Gifted Students

Substitute Exceeding 45-Day Limit Waiver Request

Waiver of Targeted Levels of Proficiency of the General Graduation Examination Due to Medical or Mental Health Issues for Students with Disabilities