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[6.30.3.1](6.30.3.1) NMAC-Rn, 6 NMAC [3.4.1.1](3.4.1.1), 05-31-01; A, 11-13-09]  \n[6.30.3.2](6.30.3.2) SCOPE: All official general educational development (“GED”) testing centers, public schools, private schools, and individuals seeking to take the GED test in New Mexico.  \n[01-01-97, 07-30-99; [6.30.3.2](6.30.3.2) NMAC-Rn, 6 NMAC [3.4.1.2](3.4.1.2), 05-31-01; A, 07-15-02]  \n[6.30.3.3](6.30.3.3) STATUTORY AUTHORITY: This rule is being promulgated pursuant to Sections 22-2-1 22-2- 2, 22-2-8 . 8, 22-2-8 . 14, 22-12-2, 22-12-4, 22-13-1.1 and 43-1-3, New Mexico Statutes Annotated, 1978 Compilation.  \n[01-01-97, 07-30-99; [6.30.3.3](6.30.3.3) NMAC-Rn, 6 NMAC [3.4.1.3](3.4.1.3), 05-31-01; A, 07-15-02; A, 11-13-09]  \n[6.30.3.4](6.30.3.4) DURATION: Permanent.  \n[01-01-97, 07-30-99; [6.30.3.4](6.30.3.4) NMAC-Rn, 6 NMAC [3.4.1.4](3.4.1.4), 05-31-01]  \n[6.30.3.5](6.30.3.5) EFFECTIVE DATE: July 30, 1999, unless a later date is cited at the end ofa section or paragraph  \n[01-01-97, 07-30-99; [6.30.3.5](6.30.3.5) NMAC-Rn, 6 NMAC [3.4.1.5](3.4.1.5), 05-31-01]  \n[6.30.3.6](6.30.3.6) OBJECTIVE: To enable individuals who are unable to graduate from high school the opportunity to demonstrate developed abilities normally acquired through completion of a high school program and thereby earn a credential equivalent to a high school diploma.  \n[01-01-97, 07-30-99; [6.30.3.6](6.30.3.6) NMAC-Rn, 6 NMAC [3.4.1.6](3.4.1.6), 05-31-01; A, 07-15-02]  \n[6.30.3.7](6.30.3.7) DEFINITIONS:  \nA. “Credential equivalent to a high school diploma” means a New Mexico high school diploma which is issued upon satisfactory passage of the GED.  \nB. “Department” means the public education department.  \nC. “GED” means the general educational development test which is a group of rigorous tests administered at designated testing centers that measure high school-level skills and knowledge and result in the issuance of a New Mexico high school diploma to the examinee when passed.  \nD. “Secretary” means the secretary of the New Mexico public education department.  \nE. “State superintendent” means the state superintendent of public instruction who, until September  \n23, 2003, when Article 12, Section 6 of the New Mexico Constitution was amended, was the chief administrative officer of the state board of education and also supervised and directed the operation of the state department of public education.  \nF. “Superintendent” means the chief executive officer of a school district or a charter school.[[6.30.3.7](6.30.3.7) NMAC – N, 11-13-09]  \n[6.30.3.8](6.30.3.8) TESTING ELIGIBILITY AND USE OF THE UNDERAGE FORM:  \nA. Any individual whether or not a New Mexico resident who is at least 16 years of age, has not graduated from an accredited high school and is not currently enrolled in an accredited high school is eligible to take the GED tests.  \nB. Any individual who seeks to withdraw from public school and take the GED before their 18th birthday will not be permitted to take the GED unless that individual:  \n(1) produces a signed letter of hardship from their parent or guardian that describes the reason for  withdrawing from school prior to attaining 18 which must be by reason of a verifiable hardship;  \n(2) obtains written approval from that individual’s superintendent or superintendent’s designee to  \nwithdraw from school based upon the letter of hardship and attached supporting document required by Paragraph (3) of Subsection B of [6.30.3.8](6.30.3.8) NMAC;  \n(3) attaches documents obtained from that individual’s parent or guardian supporting one of the following categories of hardship justifying the individual’s need to withdraw from school:  \n(a) medical reasons (e.g., physical or psychological); ","cbCaik26cT4dDCtR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik26cT4dDCtR","pdf",326998,"English","# 6.30.3.1 Issuing agency\n# 6.30.3.2 Scope\n# 6.30.3.3 Statutory authority\n# 6.30.3.6 Objective\n# 6.30.3.7 Definitions\n# 6.30.3.8 Testing eligibility and use of the underage form","[{\"question\":\"Who is eligible to take the GED tests under this rule in New Mexico?\",\"answer\":\"Any individual at least 16 years old who has not graduated from an accredited high school and is not currently enrolled in an accredited high school is eligible, including non-residents seeking to take the tests in New Mexico.\"},{\"question\":\"What conditions apply if a student wants to withdraw from public school to take the GED before age 18?\",\"answer\":\"Withdrawal is not permitted unless the student provides a signed hardship letter describing a verifiable reason, receives written approval from the superintendent (or designee), and submits supporting documents that fit specified hardship categories; home school notice is also recognized.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the underage form used for 16- and 17-year-olds?\",\"answer\":\"A 16- or 17-year-old seeking to withdraw must present a department underage form completed by the local superintendent or designee, executed in triplicate with required dates and parent/legal guardian signature, with copies retained by the district and examiner and one forwarded with passing scores to the department’s GED office.\"}]","New Mexico General Educational Development (GED) Tests - Underage Eligibility Statute | PDF"]