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NM Stat § 22-15C-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15C - School Library Materials|Section 22-15C-9 - Annual report.

Annually, at a time specified by the department, each local school district, state institution or governmentally controlled school acquiring school library material pursuant to the School Library Material Act shall file a report with the department. History: Laws 2003, ch. 149, § 9; 2009, ch. 134, § 8. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the transfer of powers and duties of the former department of education, see 9-24-15 NMSA 1978. The 2009 amendment, effective June 19, 2009, after "state institution", added "or a governmentally controlled school".
NM Stat § 22-15C-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15C - School Library Materials|Section 22-15C-10 - Reports; budgets.

A. Annually, the department shall submit a budget for the next fiscal year to the department of finance and administration showing expenditures for school library material to be paid from the fund, including reasonable shipping and handling charges and library material processing expenses. B. Upon request, the department shall make reports to the public education commission concerning the administration and execution of the School Library Material Act. History: Laws 2003, ch. 149, § 10; 2009, ch. 134, § 9. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the transfer of powers and duties of the former department of education, see 9-24-15 NMSA 1978. The 2009 amendment, effective June 19, 2009, in Subsection B, changed "state board" to "public education commission".
NM Stat § 22-15D-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15D - Fine Arts Education|Section 22-15D-1 - Short title.

Chapter 22, Article 15D NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Fine Arts Education Act". History: Laws 2003, ch. 152, § 1; 2006, ch. 94, § 50. ANNOTATIONSThe 2006 amendment, effective July 1, 2007, added the statutory reference.
NM Stat § 22-15D-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15D - Fine Arts Education|Section 22-15D-2 - Purpose.

A. The purpose of the Fine Arts Education Act is to encourage school districts and state-chartered charter schools to offer opportunities for elementary school students to participate in fine arts activities, including visual arts, music, theater and dance. B. Participation in fine arts programs encourages cognitive and affective development by: (1) focusing on a variety of learning styles and engaging students who might otherwise fail; (2) training students in complex thinking and learning; (3) helping students to devise creative solutions for problems; (4) providing students new challenges; and (5) teaching students how to work cooperatively with others and to understand and value diverse cultures. History: Laws 2003, ch. 152, § 2; 2006, ch. 94, § 51. ANNOTATIONSThe 2006 amendment, effective July 1, 2007, added state-chartered charter schools in Subsection A.
NM Stat § 22-15D-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15D - Fine Arts Education|Section 22-15D-3 - Definition.

As used in the Fine Arts Education Act, "fine arts education programs" includes programs of education through which students participate in activities related to visual arts, music, theater and dance. History: Laws 2003, ch. 152, § 3. ANNOTATIONS
NM Stat § 22-15D-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15D - Fine Arts Education|Section 22-15D-4 - Department; powers and duties.

The department shall issue guidelines for the development and implementation of fine arts education programs. The department shall: A. administer and enforce the provisions of the Fine Arts Education Act; and B. assist school districts and charter schools in developing and evaluating programs. History: Laws 2003, ch. 152, § 4; 2006, ch. 94, § 52. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the transfer of powers and duties of the former state board of education and the former department of education, see 9-24-15 NMSA 1978. The 2006 amendment, effective July 1, 2007, changed "state board" to "department"; changed "local school boards" to "school districts and charter schools" in Subsection B (formerly Paragraph (2) of Subsection B).
NM Stat § 22-15D-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15D - Fine Arts Education|Section 22-15D-5 - Program plan and evaluation.

A. A school district or charter school may prepare and submit to the department a fine arts education program plan in accordance with guidelines issued by the department. B. At a minimum, the plan shall include the fine arts education programs being taught, the ways in which the fine arts are being integrated into the curriculum and an evaluation component. C. At yearly intervals, the school district or charter school, the department and a parent advisory committee from the school district or charter school shall review the goals and priorities of the plan and make appropriate recommendations to the secretary. History: Laws 2003, ch. 152, § 5; 2006, ch. 94, § 53; 2015, ch. 108, § 13. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the transfer of powers and duties of the former state board of education and the former department of education, see 9-24-15 NMSA 1978. The 2015 amendment, effective July 1, 2015, removed "state-chartered" from each reference to "charter school" regarding fine arts education programs; in Subsection A, after "school district or", deleted "state-chartered", and in Subsection C, after "school district or", deleted "state-chartered". The 2006 amendment, effective July 1, 2007, changed "local school boards" to "school district or state-chartered charter school" in Subsections A and C; changed "state board" to "department" in Subsection A; and in Subsection C, changed "state board" to "secretary" and provided for parent advisory committees from charter schools.
NM Stat § 22-15D-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15D - Fine Arts Education|Section 22-15D-6 - Fine arts education programs; eligibility for state financial support.

A. To be eligible for state financial support, a fine arts education program shall: (1) provide for the educational needs of students in the areas of visual arts, music, theater or dance; (2) integrate the fine arts into the curriculum; (3) use certified school instructors to supervise those who are teaching the program if those persons do not hold valid teaching licenses in one or more of the disciplines included in fine arts education; and (4) require background checks in accordance with Section 22-10-3.3 NMSA 1978 [recompiled]. B. A fine arts education program shall meet each requirement of Subsection A of this section and be approved by the department of education [public education department] to be eligible for state financial support. History: Laws 2003, ch. 152, § 6. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Laws 2003, ch. 153, § 36 recompiled former 22-10-3.3 NMSA 1978 as 22-10A-5 NMSA 1978, effective April 4, 2003. 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.
NM Stat § 22-15E-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15E - Mathematics and Science Education Act|Section 22-15E-1 - Short title.

This act [Chapter 22, Article 15E NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Mathematics and Science Education Act". History: Laws 2007, ch. 44, § 1 and Laws 2007, ch. 239, § 1. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 2007, ch. 44 and Laws 2007, ch. 239, effective June 15, 2007, enacted duplicate laws.
NM Stat § 22-15E-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15E - Mathematics and Science Education Act|Section 22-15E-2 - Definitions.

As used in the Mathematics and Science Education Act: A. "bureau" means the mathematics and science bureau; B. "chief" means the chief of the bureau; and C. "council" means the mathematics and science advisory council. History: Laws 2007, ch. 44, § 2 and Laws 2007, ch. 239, § 2. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 2007, ch. 44 and Laws 2007, ch. 239, effective June 15, 2007, enacted duplicate laws.
NM Stat § 22-15E-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15E - Mathematics and Science Education Act|Section 22-15E-3 - Bureau created; duties.

A. The "mathematics and science bureau" is created in the department. The secretary shall appoint the chief as provided in the Public Education Department Act [Chapter 9, Article 24 NMSA 1978]. B. The bureau shall: (1) administer the provisions of the Mathematics and Science Education Act; (2) provide staff support for and coordinate the activities of the council; (3) work with the council to develop a statewide strategic plan for mathematics and science education in the public schools and coordinate education activities with other state agencies, the federal government, business consortia and public or private organizations or other persons; (4) ensure that school districts' plans include goals for improving mathematics and science education aligned to the department's strategic plan; (5) recommend funding mechanisms that support the improvement of mathematics and science education in the state, including web-based mathematics and science curricula, mentoring and web-based homework assistance; (6) promote partnerships among public schools, higher education institutions, government, business and educational and community organizations to improve the mathematics and science education in the state; (7) develop and evaluate curricula, instructional programs and professional development programs in mathematics and science aligned with state academic content and performance standards; and (8) assess the outcomes of efforts to improve mathematics and science education using existing data. History: Laws 2007, ch. 44, § 3 and Laws 2007, ch. 239, § 3. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 2007, ch. 44 and Laws 2007, ch. 239, effective June 15, 2007, enacted duplicate laws.
NM Stat § 22-15E-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15E - Mathematics and Science Education Act|Section 22-15E-4 - Mathematics and science advisory council; created; members; terms; vacancies.

A. The "mathematics and science advisory council" is created, composed of twelve members. Members of the council shall be appointed by the secretary for staggered terms of four years; provided that for the initial appointments, four members shall be appointed for two years, four members shall be appointed for three years and four members shall be appointed for four years. Members shall serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified. A vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the secretary for the unexpired term. B. Using a statewide application process, the secretary shall appoint members from throughout the state so as to ensure representation of the state's demographics, including geographic distribution, gender and ethnic diversity and as follows: (1) four members from public schools, including at least two mathematics and science teachers and a school district administrator with experience in mathematics and science curricula; (2) three members from public post-secondary educational institutions with expertise in mathematics or science education; (3) four members from the private sector, including the national laboratories, museums and science- and engineering-based businesses; and (4) one member who represents the New Mexico partnership for mathematics and science education. C. Members of the council shall elect a chair from among the membership. The council shall meet at the call of the chair not less than quarterly. D. Members of the council are entitled to receive per diem and mileage pursuant to the provisions of the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978] but shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance. History: Laws 2007, ch. 44, § 4; 2007, ch. 239, § 4. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 2007, ch. 44, § 4 and Laws 2007, ch. 239, § 4, both effective June 15, 2007, enacted duplicate laws, with the exception of the third sentence in Subsection A of Laws 2007, ch. 239, "Members shall serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified." The section was set out as enacted by Laws 2007, ch. 239, § 4.
NM Stat § 22-15E-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15E - Mathematics and Science Education Act|Section 22-15E-5 - Council duties.

The council shall: A. advise the bureau on implementation of the bureau's duties pursuant to the Mathematics and Science Education Act; B. make recommendations to the bureau and the department regarding the statewide strategic plan for improving mathematics and science education and advise on its implementation and incorporation into the department's five-year strategic plan for public elementary and secondary education in the state; C. advise the bureau, the department and the legislature regarding appropriations for mathematics and science education, administration, resources and services, including programs for public school students and staff; D. work with the bureau to determine the need for improvement in mathematics and science achievement of public school students and make recommendations to the department on how to meet these needs; and E. produce an annual report on public elementary and secondary mathematics and science student achievement to be submitted to the department, the governor and the legislature no later than November 30 of each year. History: Laws 2007, ch. 44, § 5 and Laws 2007, ch. 239, § 5. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 2007, ch. 44 and Laws 2007, ch. 239, effective June 15, 2007, enacted duplicate laws.
NM Stat § 22-15E-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15E - Mathematics and Science Education Act|Section 22-15E-6 - Mathematics and science proficiency fund; created; purpose; annual reports.

A. The "mathematics and science proficiency fund" is created as a nonreverting fund in the state treasury. The fund consists of appropriations, gifts, grants, donations and income from investment of the fund. Disbursements from the fund shall be made by warrant of the secretary of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the secretary of public education or the secretary's authorized representative. B. The fund shall be administered by the department, and money in the fund is appropriated to the department to provide awards to public schools, school districts, public post-secondary educational institutions and persons that implement innovative, research-based mathematics and science curricula and professional development programs. The department shall promulgate rules for the application and award of money from the fund, including criteria to evaluate innovative, research-based mathematics and science programs and professional development programs. C. Each award recipient shall provide an annual report to the bureau that includes a detailed budget report, a description of the services provided and documented evidence of the stated outcomes of the program funded by the mathematics and science proficiency fund and that provides other information requested by the bureau. History: Laws 2007, ch. 44, § 6; 2007, ch. 239, § 6. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 2007, ch. 44, § 6 and Laws 2007, ch. 239, § 6, both effective June 15, 2007, enacted duplicate laws, with the exception of the additional language, "of public education", in the second sentence of Subsection A of Laws 2007, ch. 239. The section was set out as enacted by Laws 2007, ch. 239, § 6.
NM Stat § 22-15F-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15F - New Mexico School for the Arts|Section 22-15F-1 - Short title.

Chapter 22, Article 15F NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "New Mexico School for the Arts Act". History: Laws 2008, ch. 15, § 1; 2013, ch. 108, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2013 amendment, effective July 1, 2013, added the NMSA chapter and article for the New Mexico School for the Arts Act; and at the beginning of the sentence, deleted "This act" and added "Chapter 22, Article 15F NMSA 1978".
NM Stat § 22-15F-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15F - New Mexico School for the Arts|Section 22-15F-2 - Purpose of act.

The purpose of the New Mexico School for the Arts Act is to provide for the establishment of the "New Mexico school for the arts" as a statewide residential state-chartered charter high school that provides New Mexico students who have demonstrated artistic abilities and potential with the educational opportunity to pursue a career in the arts. History: Laws 2008, ch. 15, § 2. ANNOTATIONSEmergency clauses. — Laws 2008, ch. 15, § 9 contained an emergency clause and was approved February 22, 2008.
NM Stat § 22-15F-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15F - New Mexico School for the Arts|Section 22-15F-3 - Definitions.

As used in the New Mexico School for the Arts Act: A. "board" means the governing body of the school; and B. "school" means the New Mexico school for the arts. History: Laws 2008, ch. 15, § 3. ANNOTATIONSEmergency clauses. — Laws 2008, ch. 15, § 9 contained an emergency clause and was approved February 22, 2008.
NM Stat § 22-15F-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15F - New Mexico School for the Arts|Section 22-15F-4 - Purpose of school; school exempt from certain provisions of the Charter Schools Act.

A. The commission may charter a "New Mexico school for the arts" as a statewide residential state-chartered charter school for grades nine through twelve to offer intensive preprofessional instruction in the performing and visual arts combined with a strong academic program that leads to a New Mexico diploma of excellence. B. The school and the board are subject to all the provisions of the Charter Schools Act [Chapter 22, Article 8B NMSA 1978], except Subsection K of Section 22-8B-4 NMSA 1978 and Section 22-8B-4.1 NMSA 1978. The school shall not charge tuition, except as otherwise provided in the Public School Code [Chapter 22 NMSA 1978]. The school shall be supported by state funds in the same manner as other charter high schools authorized by the commission. History: Laws 2008, ch. 15, § 4. ANNOTATIONSEmergency clauses. — Laws 2008, ch. 15, § 9 contained an emergency clause and was approved February 22, 2008.
NM Stat § 22-15F-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15F - New Mexico School for the Arts|Section 22-15F-5 - Board created; powers and duties; solicitation of gifts, grants and donations.

The school shall be governed by a board of at least five members constituted as provided in the school's application for charter. No member of the board shall serve as a member of another charter school. The board shall have such powers and perform such duties as required by state and federal law and the school's charter, including soliciting and receiving gifts, grants and donations to further the purposes of the school and to assist the school in providing free or reduced-fee room and board for those residential students who cannot pay all or part of residential costs. History: Laws 2008, ch. 15, § 5. ANNOTATIONSEmergency clauses. — Laws 2008, ch. 15, § 9 contained an emergency clause and was approved February 22, 2008.
NM Stat § 22-15F-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15F - New Mexico School for the Arts|Section 22-15F-6 - Admissions criteria; equal opportunity; outreach.

A. The admissions criteria shall be designed to admit students who show exceptional promise or aptitude in the arts and a strong desire to pursue a career in the arts. The admissions process shall be conducted in a way that provides equal opportunity for admission to each prospective student regardless of that student's exposure to previous artistic training and without regard to the student's ability to pay residential costs. B. The board shall ensure, to the greatest extent possible and without jeopardizing admissions standards, that an equal number of students is admitted to the school from each of the state's congressional districts. C. The board shall submit an annual report to the charter schools division and the commission that includes demographic information about both applicants and students admitted to the school, including the counties and the congressional districts represented by the students enrolled and the makeup of the student body in terms of socioeconomic status, gender and ethnicity. D. The school shall conduct outreach activities throughout the state to acquaint potential students with the programs offered by the school. The outreach activities shall include programs for middle school students and workshops for teachers. There shall be no admissions criteria established for participation in outreach activities. History: Laws 2008, ch. 15, § 6. ANNOTATIONSEmergency clauses. — Laws 2008, ch. 15, § 9 contained an emergency clause and was approved February 22, 2008.
NM Stat § 22-15F-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 22 - Public Schools|Article 15F - New Mexico School for the Arts|Section 22-15F-7 - Room and board charges.

A. The school shall charge residential students a fee to cover the costs of room and board. The board shall establish a sliding-fee scale based on the student's ability to pay. The commission shall approve room and board charges and the sliding-fee scale during the planning year of the school and may approve changes to the charges and scale as requested by the board. B. The school shall report each year to the charter schools division and the commission on the number of students requiring financial assistance for room and board; the amount of financial assistance provided; and the amount and source of gifts, grants and donations received by the school to provide that financial assistance. History: Laws 2008, ch. 15, § 7. ANNOTATIONSEmergency clauses. — Laws 2008, ch. 15, § 9 contained an emergency clause and was approved February 22, 2008.