New Mexico Administrative Code

Public Education Department

Career and technical education in all public schools, including charter schools, eligible state educational institutions, and eligible state postsecondary institutions.

Article 12, Section 6. New Mexico State Constitution; Section 21-13-2 NMSA 1978; Section 21-14-2 NMSA 1978; Section 21-16-7 NMSA 1978; Section 22-2-2(B) NMSA 1978; Section 22-13-1.1 NMSA 1978; Section 22-14-2 NMSA; 1978.

Permanent

December 31, 2009, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

A. To establish challenging academic and technical standards with benchmarks and performance standards for students and to assist students in meeting such standards, including preparation for high skill, high wage or high demand occupations in current or emerging professions as d…

A. "Career and technical education" means organized programs offering a sequence of courses (including technical education and applied technology education) which are directly related to the preparation of individuals in for paid or unpaid employment in current or emerging occupa…

A. Career and technical education program criteria - elementary and secondary levels. Career and technical education programs must:(1) be in accordance with Section 22-14-1 through 30, NMSA 1978, and the Carl Perkins Act; (2) provide exploratory and skill development program offe…

Public Education Department

To expedite the transmission of necessary information between the district and the provider, specific forms are required and are as follows: A. The CTWEB/Pre-app: P-1 memorandum of agreement. The P-1form provides the terms of the agreement by and between the industry provider and…

This rule applies to public school districts (high schools, charter schools and state supported schools) that provide for industry-taught or guided pre-apprenticeship programs for qualified high school students.

This rule is adopted pursuant to sections 9-24-8, 22-2-1, 22-2-2, 22-14-31 NMSA 1978.

Permanent

May 14, 2010, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To provide a framework for pre-apprenticeship program development at the local level for public school districts.

A. "Apprentice" means a person at least 16 years old who is covered by a written agreement with an employer, or with an association of employers or employees acting as agent for an employer, and approved by the apprenticeship council, which apprentice agreement provides for not l…

A. Pre-apprenticeship programs shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of a uniform memorandum of agreement (hereafter "MOA"), which supersedes all previous agreements, versions and addenda. This agreement applies to public school districts, including a char…

A. A pre-apprenticeship program must have an existing MOU as outlined in 6.33.3.8 NMAC. B. A pre-apprenticeship course of instruction must:(1) be provided at no cost to students, with the exception of course-specific fees that may apply; (2) meet department content and performanc…

Public Education Department

This rule applies to public schools and school districts.

This regulation is promulgated pursuant to Section 22-2-1 and 9-24-8 NMSA 1978.

Permanent

August 31, 2006, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

This rule establishes the general provisions and definitions applicable to rural education.

A. "Rural local educational agency ("rural LEA")" means a local school district meeting the following criteria: (1) the total number of students in average daily attendance at all schools served by the school district is fewer than 600, OR all schools in the district are located …

A. Unless otherwise prohibited by federal law or regulation, school districts meeting the definition of rural LEA and currently employing teachers who teach multiple subjects but do not meet all the criteria for a highly qualified teacher in each of the core academic subjects the…

A. School districts not included in the annual SRSA listing may also be assisted through an application process to the rural education division of the public education department. Examples of assistance include: (1) school/community revitalization program; (2) filling teacher vac…

Public Education Department, hereinafter the department.

A. The secretary and the assistant secretary shall:(1) collaborate, in cooperation with the Indian education advisory council, state and federal departments and agencies, and tribal governments to identify ways such entities can assist the department in the implementation of the …

A. Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, a historically defined Indian impacted school district shall: (1) by October 15, and every three years thereafter, conduct an American Indian/Alaska Native student needs assessment to determine what supports are needed in school, at home…

A. Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, a historically defined Indian impacted school district shall: (1) develop and publish on its website by January 15, a systemic framework for improving educational outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native students, in collaboration …

A. Annually, by September 30, each school district with tribal lands located within its boundaries shall provide an annual districtwide tribal education status report to all Indian nations, tribes, and pueblos located within the school district boundaries and to the assistant sec…

A. The fund shall consist of all appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, and income from investment of the fund. B. Awards from the fund shall be used to support and advance the provisions of the Indian Education Act. Awards may include allocation-based and competitive funding.…

In the event that any one or more of the sections of this rule, in whole or in part, should be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining sections of this rule shall not in any way be affected or impaire…

This rule applies to school districts, state-chartered charter schools, locally chartered charter schools, Indian nations, tribes, pueblos, state post-secondary institutions, the New Mexico higher education department, and the department.

This rule is being promulgated pursuant to Sections 9-24-8, 22-2-1, and 22-23A-1 et seq. NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

July 1, 2020, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of this rule is to implement the Indian Education Act.

A. "Advisory council" means the Indian education advisory council established pursuant to Section 22-23A-6 NMSA 1978. B. "Assistant secretary" means the assistant secretary for Indian education of the department. C. "Culturally relevant" means learning environments, instructional…

The department shall support and advance the purposes of the Indian Education Act to: A. ensure equitable and culturally relevant learning environments, educational opportunities, and culturally relevant instructional materials for American Indian and Alaska Native students enrol…

The department shall collaborate with the higher education department and New Mexico post-secondary institutions, including teacher education programs, tribal colleges, and tribal education departments, to coordinate transition efforts and support for American Indian and Alaska N…

The Public Education Department

A. AIR CONDITIONING (optional equipment): Air conditioning systems must meet manufacture standards. B. AISLE (1) All emergency doors shall be accessible by a 12-inches minimum aisle. Aisle shall be unobstructed at all times by any type of barrier, seat, wheelchair or tie down, un…

A. SCHOOL BUS ADVERTISEMENT ADMINISTRATION (1) The right to sell advertising space on school buses shall be within the sole discretion of the local school board, except as required by Paragraph (4) of Subsection A of 6.40.2.11 NMAC. (2) Local school boards may sell advertising sp…

Provisions apply to the design and construction standards for school buses manufactured for use in New Mexico and school bus phase-out.

Authority is Chapter 22, Article 16, Transportation of Students, Sections 22-16-2.A and B; 22-16-9; and 22-16-11.A, NMSA, 1978.

Permanent.

July 1, 1996, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The state transportation director shall maintain school bus construction standards that meet the needs for school operations that are consistent with national recommendations and design objectives. A. To establish the parameters of school bus design and construction which provide…