N.M. Stat. Ann. § 21-1-1.3 – High school equivalency credential tests; free for New Mexico residents

The higher education department shall provide free high school equivalency credential tests to New Mexico residents who:

A. are at least sixteen years of age;
B. are not currently enrolled in secondary school;
C. have not graduated from an accredited high school or received a high school equivalency certificate or a diploma; and
D. have passed an official practice test with scores indicating test readiness.

History: Laws 2025, ch. 32, § 1.

ANNOTATIONS

Effective dates. — Laws 2025, ch. 32 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2025, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.