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NM Stat § 22-12A-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 12A - Attendance for Success|Section 22-12A-12 - Excessive absenteeism; enforcement.

A. Each local school board and each governing body of a charter school or private school shall initiate the enforcement of the provisions of the Attendance for Success Act for excessively absent students.B. If unexcused absences continue after written notice of excessive absenteeism as provided in Section 11 [22-12A-11 NMSA 1978] of the Attendance for Success Act, the local school board or governing body of a charter school or private school, after consultation with the local superintendent or head administrator of a charter school or private school, shall report the excessively absent student to the probation services office of the judicial district in which the student resides for an investigation as to whether the student should be considered to be a neglected child or a child in a family in need of family services because of excessive absenteeism and, thus, subject to the provisions of the Children's Code. The record of the public school's interventions and the student's and parent's responses to the interventions shall be provided to the juvenile probation services office. The local superintendent or head administrator of a charter school or private school shall provide the documentation to the juvenile probation services office within ten business days of the student being identified as excessively absent. C. If the juvenile probation services office determines that the student is a child in a family in need of family services, a caseworker from the child or family in need of family services program shall meet with the family at the public school in which the student is enrolled to determine if there are other intervention services that may be provided. The meeting shall involve the school principal or other school personnel and, unless the parent objects in writing, appropriate community partners that provide services to children and families. The children, youth and families department shall determine if additional interventions, including monitoring, will positively affect the student's behavior.History: 2019, ch. 223, § 12. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2019, ch. 223 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 14, 2019, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 22-12A-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 12A - Attendance for Success|Section 22-12A-13 - Reporting requirements.

A. For each reporting date and at the end of the year, each school district shall report:(1) the total number of days missed for excused and unexcused absences for each student in each public school, the total number of days each student was enrolled and in which tier each student with absences fell during the reporting period, along with the student's demographics; and(2) the number of students at each public school who were referred to the children, youth and families department because of excessive absences, in the aggregate and disaggregated by subgroups.B. The department shall compile a report by public school and school district that includes:(1) the total number and percent of students who were in each tier of chronic absenteeism or were excessively absent at each public school and school district in the aggregate for each public school and school district and disaggregated by subgroups;(2) the average number of excused and unexcused absences per student for all students and subgroups, not including interscholastic extracurricular activities; and(3) a calculated chronic absenteeism rate for the school district for all students and for each subgroup.History: 2019, ch. 223, § 13. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2019, ch. 223 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 14, 2019, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 22-13-1.2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 13 - Courses of Instruction and School Programs|Section 22-13-1.2 - High school curricula and end-of-course tests; alignment.

High school curricula and end-of-course tests shall be aligned with the placement tests administered by two- and four-year public post-secondary eductional [educational] institutions in New Mexico. The department shall collaborate with the commission on higher education in aligning high school curricula and end-of-course tests with the placement tests. History: 1978 Comp., § 22-13-1.2, enacted by Laws 2003, ch. 153, § 59. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Emergency clauses. — Laws 2003, ch. 153, § 74 made the act effective immediately. Approved April 4, 2003.
NM Stat § 22-13-1.3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 13 - Courses of Instruction and School Programs|Section 22-13-1.3 - Reading initiative; design.

A. The department shall design and implement a statewide reading initiative to improve reading proficiency in the state. The design of the reading initiative shall be based upon quality, scientifically based reading research that has been shown to improve reading proficiency and shall include the following: (1) consistent assessment and evaluation of student reading levels; (2) appropriate professional staff development to assist licensed school employees in the instruction of reading; (3) extra time in the student's day or year for implementation of reading programs; (4) rewards provided to teachers and other applicable licensed school employees in public schools that improve student reading proficiency; and (5) criteria for public schools to establish an individualized reading plan for students who fail to meet grade level reading proficiency standards. B. The department shall use national experts to work with the department to develop an immediate reading initiative and a long-term plan for sustained reading improvement. C. The department shall involve school district personnel, especially licensed elementary reading specialists, parents and other interested persons in the design of the reading initiative. History: Laws 2000 (2nd S.S.), ch. 14, § 1; 2001, ch. 289, § 1; 1978 Comp., § 22-2-6.11, recompiled and amended as § 22-13-1.3 by Laws 2003, ch. 153, § 60. ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Laws 2003, ch. 153, § 60 recompiled and amended former 22-2-6.11 NMSA 1978 as 22-13-1.3 NMSA 1978, effective April 4, 2003. Cross references. — For the public education department, see 9-24-4 NMSA 1978. The 2003 amendment, effective April 4, 2003, deleted "of education" following "the department" throughout the section; substituted "scientifically based reading research that has been" for "research based reading programs" following "based upon quality," near the middle of Subsection A; substituted "licensed school employees" for "classroom certified instructional staff" following "staff development" near the beginning of Subsection A(2); substituted "teachers and other applicable licensed school employees" for "certified school instructors" following "provided to" near the beginning of Subsection A(4); and substituted "licensed" for "certified" following "especially" near the middle of Subsection C. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, substituted "The department of education" for "The state department of public education" in Subsections A, B and C; added Paragraph A(5); and deleted "local" preceding "school district personnel" in Subsection C.
NM Stat § 22-13-1.4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 13 - Courses of Instruction and School Programs|Section 22-13-1.4 - Honors or similar classes in mathematics and language arts; dual credit courses; languages other than English.

A. Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, each school district shall offer at least one honors or similar academically rigorous class each in mathematics and language arts in each high school. B. Beginning in the 2008-2009 school year, each school district shall also offer a program of courses for dual-credit, in cooperation with an institution of higher education, and a program of distance learning courses. C. Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, each school district shall offer at least two years of a language other than English in each high school. History: Laws 2005, ch. 78, § 1; 2007, ch. 307, § 9; 2007, ch. 308, § 9. ANNOTATIONSThe 2007 amendment, effective July 1, 2007, added Subsections B and C. Laws 2007, ch. 307, § 9 enacted identical amendments to this section. The section was set out as amended by Laws 2007, ch. 308, § 9. See 12-1-8 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 22-13-1.5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 13 - Courses of Instruction and School Programs|Section 22-13-1.5 - Core curriculum framework; purpose; curriculum.

A. School districts and charter schools may create core curriculum frameworks to provide high quality curricula in kindergarten through grade six to prepare students for pre-advanced placement and advanced placement coursework in grades seven through twelve. B. The framework shall include: (1) a curriculum that is aligned with state academic content and performance standards that is challenging, specific as to content and sequential from grade to grade, similar to a core curriculum sequence; (2) in-depth professional development for teachers that includes vertical teaming in content areas; and (3) content, materials and instructional strategies or methodologies that current research demonstrates are likely to lead to improved student achievement in pre-advanced placement and advanced placement coursework in grades seven through twelve. C. The framework may be selected from previously developed curricula or may be developed by the school district or charter school. D. A school district or charter school that meets department eligibility requirements may apply to the department for support of its core curriculum framework. Applications shall be in the form prescribed by the department and shall include the following information: (1) a statement of need; (2) goals and expected outcomes of the framework; (3) a detailed description of the curriculum to be implemented; (4) a detailed work plan and budget for the framework; (5) documentation of the research upon which the anticipated success of the framework is based; (6) a description of any partnership proposed to implement the framework, supported by letters of commitment from the partner; (7) an evaluation plan; and (8) any other information that the department requires. E. The department shall award grants within ninety days of the deadline for receipt of grant applications. F. The department shall adopt and promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this section. History: Laws 2005, ch. 300, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2005, ch. 300 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 17, 2005, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 22-13-1.6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 13 - Courses of Instruction and School Programs|Section 22-13-1.6 - Uniform grade and subject curricula; professional department [development].

A. Each school district shall align its curricula to meet the state standards for each grade level and subject area so that students who transfer between public schools within the school district receive the same educational opportunity within the same grade or subject area. B. Each school district's aligned grade level and subject area curricula shall be in place as follows: (1) for mathematics, by the 2008-2009 school year; and (2) for language arts and science, by the 2009-2010 school year. C. Professional development relating to curricula for classroom teachers and educational assistants shall be aligned with state standards by each school district. History: Laws 2007, ch. 178, § 1. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Effective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 22-13-1.7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 13 - Courses of Instruction and School Programs|Section 22-13-1.7 - Elementary physical education.

A. As used in this section: (1) "eligible students" means students in kindergarten through grade six in a public school classified by the department as an elementary school; and (2) "physical education" includes programs of education through which students participate in activities related to fitness education and assessment; active games and sports; and development of physical capabilities such as motor skills, strength and coordination. B. Elementary physical education programs that serve eligible students are eligible for funding if those programs meet academic content and performance standards for elementary physical education programs. C. In granting approval for funding of elementary physical education programs, the department shall provide that programs are first implemented in public schools that have the highest proportion of students most in need based on the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-fee lunch or grade-level schools that serve an entire school district and in public schools with available space. If the department determines that an elementary physical education program is not meeting the academic content and performance standards for elementary physical education programs, the department shall notify the school district that the public school's failure to meet the academic content and performance standards will result in the cessation of funding for the following school year. The department shall compile the program results submitted by the school districts each year and make an annual report to the legislative education study committee and the legislature. D. An elementary physical education program that receives state financial support shall: (1) provide for the physical education needs of students defined in this section; and (2) use teachers with a license endorsement for physical education. The department shall annually determine the programs and the consequent number of students in elementary physical education that will receive state financial support in accordance with funding available in each school year. History: Laws 2007, ch. 348, § 3; 2017, ch. 65, § 2. ANNOTATIONSThe 2017 amendment, effective June 16, 2017, removed the requirement that public schools submit an elementary physical education program plan to the public education department; in Subsection D, deleted "As they become eligible for elementary physical education program funding, public schools shall submit to the department their elementary physical education program plans that meet academic content and performance standards and other guidelines of the department. At a minimum, the plan shall include the elementary physical education program being taught and an evaluation component. To be eligible for state financial support, an elementary physical education program" and added "An elementary physical education program that receives state financial support"; and added the language from former Subsection E to Subsection D.
NM Stat § 22-13-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 13 - Courses of Instruction and School Programs|Section 22-13-2 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1979, ch. 54, § 1, repealed 22-13-2 NMSA 1978, relating to required course of instruction in drug abuse education in the public schools.
NM Stat § 22-13-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 13 - Courses of Instruction and School Programs|Section 22-13-3 - Early childhood education programs required.

A. In accordance with state board [department] regulations, every local school board shall establish and conduct early childhood education programs. B. The state board [department] shall adopt and promulgate regulations providing for: (1) minimum standards for the conduct of early childhood education programs; and (2) qualifications of any person teaching in those programs. C. The cost of operating early childhood education programs shall be included in the budget prepared for the school district. D. As used in this section, "early childhood education programs" means kindergarten programs for every child who has attained his fifth birthday prior to September 1 of the school year, except for those children who are eligible for and participating in federal headstart programs in any class B county with a population in excess of ninety-five thousand, established by a local school board for the development or enrichment of persons within the school district. E. The provisions of this section shall be effective with the 1988-89 school year, and waivers may be granted upon the request of the parent or legal guardian pursuant to Section 22-12-2 NMSA 1978. History: 1953 Comp., § 77-11-2, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 16, § 181; reenacted by 1973, ch. 357, § 1; 1974, ch. 8, § 20; 1977, ch. 2, § 2; 1986, ch. 33, § 29; 1987, ch. 320, § 6; 1988, ch. 35, § 1; 1993, ch. 226, § 29. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Laws 2004, ch. 25, § 27, provided that all references to the superintendent of public instruction shall be deemed references to the secretary of public education and all references to the former state board of education or state department of education shall be deemed references to the public education department. See 9-24-15 NMSA 1978. The 1993 amendment, effective July 1, 1993, deleted "and may provide transportation for students attending those programs" at the end of Subsection A. The 1988 amendment, effective May 18, 1988, inserted "except for those children who are eligible for and participating in federal headstart programs in any class B county with a population in excess of ninety-five thousand" in Subsection D. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 79 C.J.S. Schools and School Districts § 484.
NM Stat § 22-13-3.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 13 - Courses of Instruction and School Programs|Section 22-13-3.1 - Even start family literacy program; created; guidelines; benchmarks, performance standards and evaluations.

A. The "even start family literacy program" is created in the department to provide funding for preschool reading readiness and parenting education. The purpose of the program is to support the educational and developmental needs of students in preschool; address cultural diversity; and provide family support that leads to improved literacy, improved ability for students to succeed in school and economic self-sufficiency. Priority for funding shall be provided to those public schools that have the highest proportion of limited English proficient students, students living in poverty and Native American students. B. The department shall develop even start family literacy program benchmarks and performance standards, guidelines for program approval and funding approval criteria. The department shall disseminate the program information in all public schools and shall provide technical assistance to public schools in developing proposals. C. The department shall distribute money to public schools with approved even start family literacy programs that meet the specified criteria based upon actual program costs to ensure the implementation of performance based budgeting measures. History: Laws 2001, ch. 168, § 1; 2017, ch. 65, § 3. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the legislative education study committee, see 2-10-1 NMSA 1978. The 2017 amendment, effective June 16, 2017, removed the requirement that public schools that receive even start family literacy program funds report to the public education department the results of the program, and removed certain duties of the public education department related to the even start family literacy program; after each occurrence of "department", deleted "of education"; and deleted Subsections D through F.
NM Stat § 22-13-3.3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 13 - Courses of Instruction and School Programs|Section 22-13-3.3 - Short title.

Sections 1 through 5 [22-13-3.3 to 22-13-3.7 NMSA 1978] of this act may be cited as the "Literacy For Children At Risk Act". History: Laws 1989, ch. 113, § 1; 1978 Comp., § 22A-1-1, recompiled as § 22-13-3.3 by Laws 2003, ch. 153, § 72. ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Laws 2003, ch. 153, § 72 recompiled former 22A-1-1 NMSA 1978 as 22-13-3.3 NMSA 1978, effective April 4, 2003.
NM Stat § 22-13-3.4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 13 - Courses of Instruction and School Programs|Section 22-13-3.4 - Purpose.

The purpose of the Literacy For Children At Risk Act [22-13-3.3 to 22-13-3.7 NMSA 1978] is to promote greater literacy among children. History: Laws 1989, ch. 113, § 2; 1978 Comp., § 22A-1-2, recompiled as § 22-13-3.4 by Laws 2003, ch. 153, § 72. ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Laws 2003, ch. 153, § 72 recompiled former 22A-1-2 NMSA 1978 as 22-13-3.4 NMSA 1978, effective April 4, 2003.
NM Stat § 22-13-3.5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 13 - Courses of Instruction and School Programs|Section 22-13-3.5 - Definitions.

As used in the Literacy For Children At Risk Act [22-13-3.3 to 22-13-3.7 NMSA 1978]: A. "child at risk" means a child who attends public school in New Mexico and whose reading, writing or math literacy level, as determined by his school district, falls in the forty-ninth percentile or lower; and B. "department" means the state department of public education. History: Laws 1989, ch. 113, § 3; 1978 Comp., § 22A-1-3, recompiled as § 22-13-3.5 by Laws 2003, ch. 153, § 72. ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Laws 2003, ch. 153, § 72 recompiled former 22A-1-3 NMSA 1978 as 22-13-3.5 NMSA 1978, effective April 4, 2003.
NM Stat § 22-13-3.6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 13 - Courses of Instruction and School Programs|Section 22-13-3.6 - Literacy for children at risk fund created; administration of fund.

A. There is created in the state treasury a fund that shall be designated as the "literacy for children at risk fund" that shall be used to set up learning laboratories for the purpose of improving the reading, writing or math literacy level of any child at risk. B. The literacy for children at risk fund shall be eligible to receive funds from sources that include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) appropriations; (2) grants, public and private; and (3) gifts, public and private. All funds received by the department for the literacy for children at risk fund shall be used only to carry out the purposes of the Literacy For Children At Risk Act [22-13-3.3 to 22-13-3.7 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 1989, ch. 113, § 4; 1978 Comp. § 22A-1-4, recompiled as § 22-13-3.6 by Laws 2003, ch. 153, § 72. ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Laws 2003, ch. 153, § 72 recompiled former 22A-1-4 NMSA 1978 as 22-13-3.6 NMSA 1978.