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)
Instructional Hours Waiver Request Form
Instructional Materials Waiver Request Form
Physical Education Waiver Request Form (Medical)
Request for Initial Endorsement Waiver
Request for Renewed Endorsement Waiver
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