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NM Stat § 28-11B-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 11B - Commission for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons|Section 28-11B-1 - Commission for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons created.

A. There is created the "commission for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons", consisting of seven members, a majority of whom are deaf or hard-of-hearing persons, including three ex-officio members and four members appointed by the governor without regard for party affiliation, with the advice and consent of the senate. Terms of appointed members shall be for six years, expiring on December 31 of odd-numbered years, in accordance with the staggered terms of the appointed members holding office on the effective date of this 1999 amendment. B. Ex-officio members are: (1) the president of the New Mexico association for the deaf or his designee; (2) the superintendent of the New Mexico school for the deaf or his designee; and (3) the director of the vocational rehabilitation division of the state department of public education or his designee who shall be knowledgeable in the area of deafness. C. Appointed members are: (1) a parent of a deaf or hard-of-hearing child; (2) a professional person who is deaf or hard of hearing; (3) a deaf or hard-of-hearing person who resides in southern New Mexico; and (4) a deaf or hard-of-hearing person who resides in northern New Mexico. D. A majority of the members of the commission for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons constitutes a quorum for transaction of business. The commission shall elect a chairman from its membership. E. Members of the commission for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons shall be compensated as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978] and shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance. F. Commission members who are serving upon the effective date of this 1999 act shall serve out the terms to which they were appointed. History: Laws 1991, ch. 72, § 1; 1999, ch. 72, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 1999 amendment, effective June 18, 1999, in Subsection A, inserted "including three ex-officio members and four members" in the first sentence, deleted the former second sentence, which read "Initially, three members shall be appointed for terms ending December 31, 1993, two members for terms ending December 31, 1995 and two members for terms ending December 31, 1997", in the second sentence, substituted "Terms of appointed members" for "Thereafter, appointments" and added the language beginning "in accordance" to the end; in Subsection B, substituted "Ex-officio members are" for "Appointments shall include" in the introductory language, deleted former Paragraph (3) which read, "a parent of a deaf or hard-of-hearing child", redesignated former Paragraph (4) as Paragraph (3); added the Subsection C designation, the introductory language, and Paragraph C(1); redesignated former Paragraphs B(5) through B(7) as Paragraphs C(2) through C(4); redesignated former Subsections C and D as Subsections D and E; added Subsection F; and made minor stylistic changes.
NM Stat § 28-11B-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 11B - Commission for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons|Section 28-11B-2 - Commission for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons; powers and duties.

The commission for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons shall: A. supervise the activities of the executive director of the commission; B. identify the needs of the deaf and hard-of-hearing population of New Mexico; C. provide educational assistance to state agencies and, specifically, ensure agency compliance with regulations pertaining to deafness promulgated pursuant to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act; D. coordinate with state agencies providing services for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons; E. advocate for equal access to services and opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons; F. provide continuing education services to deaf and hard-of-hearing persons; G. assist in the establishment of a statewide interpreter referral service; H. review and coordinate certification and evaluation processes for interpreters; I. convene a minimum of four times each year in varying locations throughout the state; and J. submit reports on its work for the preceding year to the governor and the legislature at least forty-five days prior to each regular legislative session. History: Laws 1991, ch. 72, § 2. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, see 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.
NM Stat § 28-11B-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 11B - Commission for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons|Section 28-11B-3 - Commission; staff.

A. The commission for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons shall appoint an executive director, who shall be the administrative officer of the commission. A preference will be given to applicants for the executive director position who are deaf or hard of hearing. B. The executive director shall employ such assistants and employees as are necessary for the efficient operation of the commission for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons. There shall be a minimum of five full-time staff members. The executive director shall not be subject to the Personnel Act [Chapter 10, Article 9 NMSA 1978]. All other staff members shall be subject to the Personnel Act. History: Laws 1991, ch. 72, § 3.
NM Stat § 28-11B-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 11B - Commission for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons|Section 28-11B-4 - Commission; task forces.

The commission for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons may appoint task forces as they are needed to study specific issues regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing persons. The task forces shall make written recommendations to the commission regarding improvement and coordination of activities relative to the concerns of deaf and hard-of-hearing persons. History: Laws 1991, ch. 72, § 4.
NM Stat § 28-11C-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 11C - Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children's Educational Bill of Rights|Section 28-11C-1 - Short title.

This act [28-11C-1 to 28-11C-3 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children's Educational Bill of Rights". History: Laws 2004, ch. 107, § 1 and Laws 2004, ch. 111, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2004, ch. 107 and Laws 2004, ch. 111 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, were effective May 19, 2004, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature. Compiler's notes. — Laws 2004, ch. 107, § 1 and Laws 2004, ch. 111, § 1 enacted identical new sections of law. Both were compiled as section 28-11C-1 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 28-11C-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 11C - Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children's Educational Bill of Rights|Section 28-11C-3 - Educational rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing children; additional duty of public education department.

A. The state of New Mexico recognizes the unique communication needs of children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and encourages the development of specific recommendations by all state agencies, institutions and political subdivisions concerned with the early intervention, early childhood and kindergarten through twelfth grade education of students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, including the public education department, the New Mexico school for the deaf and the department of health, to ensure that: (1) these children have what every other child takes for granted, including an educational environment in which their language and communication needs are fully addressed and developed and in which they have early, ongoing and quality access to planned and incidental communication opportunities; and (2) the recommendations, consistent with the findings and purpose of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children's Educational Bill of Rights, be completed expeditiously. B. Since 20 U.S.C. Section 1414(d)(3)(B)(iv) of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that the individual education plan team consider the unique communication needs of children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, the public education department shall develop a model "communication consideration for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing", to become part of the individual education plan process. The model shall be disseminated to all local school districts, with training to be provided as determined by the department. History: Laws 2004, ch. 107, § 3 and Laws 2004, ch. 111, § 3. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the Behavior Health Capital Funding Act, see 9-7-1 NMSA 1978. For the Public Education Department Act, see 9-24-1 NMSA 1978. For the School for the Deaf, see 21-6-1 NMSA 1978. Compiler's notes. — Laws 2004, ch. 107, § 3 and Laws 2004, ch. 111, § 3 enacted identical new sections of law, both effective May 19, 2004. Both were compiled as 28-11C-3 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 28-12-1 to 28-12-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 12 - Indian Affairs (Repealed.)|Section 28-12-1 to 28-12-3 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1996, ch. 25, § 4 repealed 28-12-1 to 28-12-3 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1939, ch. 42, § 1, and Laws 1967, ch. 299, §§ 1 and 2, relating to the intertribal Indian ceremonial association, effective July 1, 1996. For provisions of former sections, see the 1995 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. For present comparable provisions, see 9-15A-7.1 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 28-12-4 to 28-12-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 12 - Indian Affairs (Repealed.)|Section 28-12-4 to 28-12-9 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2004, ch. 18, § 18 and Laws 2004, ch. 24, § 18 repealed 28-12-4 to 28-12-9 NMSA 1978, effective May 19, 2004. For provisions of former sections, see the 2003 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 28-13-1 to 28-13-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 13 - Veterans' Services (Repealed, Recompiled.)|Section 28-13-1 to 28-13-14 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2004, ch. 19, § 33 repealed 28-13-1 to 28-13-14 NMSA 1978, effective May 19, 2004. For provisions of former sections, see the 2003 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 28-13-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 13 - Veterans' Services (Repealed, Recompiled.)|Section 28-13-15 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1979, ch. 317, § 12, repealed 28-13-15 NMSA 1978, relating to the exemption of the responsibilities of the veterans' service committee from the authority of the secretary of the human services department, effective July 1, 1979.
NM Stat § 28-13-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 13 - Veterans' Services (Repealed, Recompiled.)|Section 28-13-16 - Recompiled.

History: Laws 1921, ch. 61, § 1; C.S. 1929, § 122-401; Laws 1941, ch. 103, § 1; 1941 Comp., § 66-1501; 1953 Comp., § 74-2-1; Laws 1987, ch. 217, § 1; Laws 2004, ch. 19, § 31.ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Laws 2004, ch. 19, § 31 recompiled former 28-13-16 NMSA 1978 as 14-8-17 NMSA 1978, effective May 19, 2004.
NM Stat § 28-13A-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 13A - Veterans' Special Recreation and Museum Privileges|Section 28-13A-1 - Special recreation and museum privileges.

A. On the federally designated legal holiday known as "Veterans' Day", any New Mexico resident, who provides satisfactory proof that the resident is currently serving or has served in the armed forces of the United States, and the resident's spouse and dependent children, shall be entitled to: (1) free use of any state park or recreation area operated by the state parks division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department, including the waiving of all admittance, camping, permit or other user fees or charges; and (2) free general admission to any state museum or historic site. B. The governing boards of state museums and historic sites shall waive general museum and historic site admission fees for fifty percent or more disabled veterans residing in the state. Proof of disability satisfactory to the governing boards of the state museums and historic sites is required to obtain the privileges pursuant to this subsection. History: Laws 1991, ch. 93, § 1; 2007, ch. 13, § 2; 2013, ch. 67, § 6. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the Veterans' Services Department Act, see 9-22-1 NMSA 1978. For source and disbursement of state park and recreation revenues, see 16-2-19 NMSA 1978. For the establishment, location, and property of the museum of New Mexico, see 18-3-1 NMSA 1978. For the museum of space history division, see 18-7-1 NMSA 1978. For the Natural History and Science Museum Act, see 18-3A-1 NMSA 1978. The 2013 amendment, effective June 14, 2013, renamed state monuments as historic sites; and in Paragraph (2) of Subsection A and in Subsection B, deleted "monument" and added "historic sites" and after "museums and" added "historic sites". The 2007 amendment, effective July 1, 2007, in Subsection B, provided for the waiver of admission fees for fifty percent or more disabled veterans residing in New Mexico upon proof of disability and generally reorganized the contents of the section.
NM Stat § 28-14-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 14 - Aid to Children of Deceased Military and State Police Personnel|Section 28-14-1 - Use of funds for children of deceased New Mexico military personnel and state policemen.

A. The funds set aside under the provisions of Sections 28-14-1 through 28-14-4 NMSA 1978 shall be used for the sole purposes of providing for matricular fees, board and room rent and books and supplies for the use and benefit of the children, not under sixteen and not over twenty-six years of age, of: (1) those persons who were residents of New Mexico at the time of entry into military service and who entered the military service of the United States during World War I or II, or during any action in which the military forces of the United States are engaged in armed conflict, and who were killed in action or died of other cause during the conflict or as a result of such military service; (2) deceased members of the New Mexico national guard who were killed while on active duty in the service of the state after having been called to active duty by the governor; and (3) deceased members of the New Mexico state police who were killed while on active duty in the service of the state. B. The benefits enumerated in Subsection A of this section shall further be restricted to children who are attending or who may attend a state educational or training institution of a secondary or college grade. Children shall be selected under the provisions of Section 28-14-3 NMSA 1978 and shall be admitted to state institutions of secondary or college grade free of tuition. History: 1941 Comp., § 66-1701, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 170, § 1; 1953, ch. 31, § 1; 1953 Comp., § 74-4-1; Laws 1955, ch. 216, § 1; 1971, ch. 83, § 3; 1973, ch. 203, § 1; 1975, ch. 29, § 1; 1975, ch. 89, § 1. ANNOTATIONSGenerally. — A child may be granted a scholarship or other aid covering periods of more than one year. Further, there is no objection to granting these benefits to two or more children of the same deceased veteran. The only basis for determining who shall receive the benefits is "need and merit" as determined by the state board of education. 1955 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 55-6287. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 113.
NM Stat § 28-14-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 14 - Aid to Children of Deceased Military and State Police Personnel|Section 28-14-2 - Amounts payable to institutions; eligibility.

The amounts due to any educational or training institution pursuant to Chapter 28, Article 14 NMSA 1978 shall be payable to those institutions on vouchers signed by the secretary of veterans' services or the secretary's authorized representative. The veterans' services department shall determine the eligibility of children making application for the benefits provided in Chapter 28, Article 14 NMSA 1978 and shall satisfy itself of the attendance of the children and of the accuracy of charges submitted to the department. No staff of the department shall receive any compensation for this service except as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978]. History: 1941 Comp., § 66-1702, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 170, § 2; 1953 Comp., § 74-4-2; Laws 1975, ch. 29, § 2; 2004, ch. 19, § 26. ANNOTATIONSThe 2004 amendment, effective May 19, 2004, added "Chapter 28, Article 14 NMSA 1978" in two places and changed "director of veterans' affairs" to "secretary of veterans' services".
NM Stat § 28-14-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 14 - Aid to Children of Deceased Military and State Police Personnel|Section 28-14-3 - Selection by veterans' services department.

Children who are to receive the educational benefits provided under Section 28-14-1 NMSA 1978 shall be selected by the veterans' services department on the basis of need and merit. Nominations shall be made by: A. the department, for children of deceased veterans; B. the adjutant general, for children of deceased national guard of New Mexico members; and C. the New Mexico state police board, for children of deceased New Mexico state police members. History: 1941 Comp., § 66-1703, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 170, § 3; 1953 Comp., § 74-4-3; Laws 1973, ch. 203, § 2; 1975, ch. 29, § 3; 1975, ch. 89, § 2; 2004, ch. 19, § 27. ANNOTATIONSThe 2004 amendment, effective May 19, 2004, changed "veterans' service commission" to "veterans' services department".
NM Stat § 28-14-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 14 - Aid to Children of Deceased Military and State Police Personnel|Section 28-14-4 - Maximum payments.

Not more than three hundred dollars ($300) shall be paid, in addition to the free tuition, for any child for one year. History: 1941 Comp., § 66-1704, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 170, § 4; 1953 Comp., § 74-4-4; Laws 1975, ch. 29, § 4.
NM Stat § 28-15-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 15 - Reemployment of Persons in Armed Forces|Section 28-15-2 - [Status on reinstatement; restriction on discharge.]

Any person who is restored to a position in accordance with the provisions hereof shall be considered as having been on furlough or leave of absence during his services in the armed forces of the United States, and shall be restored without loss of seniority, and shall be entitled to participate in insurance or other benefits offered by the employer pursuant to established rules and practices relating to employees on furlough or leave of absence in effect with the employer at the time such person entered the armed forces of the United States, and shall not be discharged from such position without cause within one year after such restoration. History: Laws 1941, ch. 10, § 2; 1941 Comp., § 57-702; 1953 Comp., § 74-5-2. ANNOTATIONSSalary increases and benefits. — When a veteran returns to his former position, he is entitled to proportionate salary increases and other benefits, if any, to which other employees who continued in service have become entitled. 1946 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 46-4815, 1946 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 46-4832.
NM Stat § 28-15-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 15 - Reemployment of Persons in Armed Forces|Section 28-15-3 - [Enforcement in district court; procedure.]

In case any person acting either in a public or private capacity fails or refuses to comply with the provisions hereof the district court of the district in which such person maintains a place of business (if such person is a private employer), or in which such person is a public official, shall have power, upon the filing of a motion, petition or other appropriate pleading by the person entitled to the benefits of such provisions, to specifically require such employer or public officials to comply with such provisions, and, as an incident thereto, to compensate such person for any loss of wages or benefits suffered by reasons of such employer's or official's unlawful action. The court shall order a speedy hearing in any such case, and shall advance it on the calendar. Upon application to the district attorney for the pertinent district by any person claiming to be entitled to the benefits of such provisions, such district attorney, if reasonably satisfied that the person so applying is entitled to such benefits, shall appear and act as attorney for such person in the amicable adjustment of the claim or in the filing of any motion, petition or other appropriate pleading and the prosecution thereof to specifically require the compliance with such provisions: provided, that no fees or court costs shall be taxed against the person so applying for such benefits. History: Laws 1941, ch. 10, § 3; 1941 Comp., § 57-703; 1953 Comp., § 74-5-3. ANNOTATIONSBringing suit to restore position. — Only the returning veteran or the district attorney of the appropriate district can bring an action to have the veteran restored to his prior position if employment is refused. 1969 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 69-108. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Applicability of doctrine of laches to bar veterans' re-employment claims where there is delay by government officials and agencies in rendering veterans' re-employment aid pursuant to 38 USCS § 2025, 53 A.L.R. Fed. 451.
NM Stat § 28-16-1 to 28-16-15.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 16 - Developmental Disabilities Community Services|Section 28-16-1 to 28-16-15.1 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1993, ch. 50, § 19 repealed 28-16-1 to 28-16-15.1 NMSA 1978, as enacted or amended by Laws 1984, ch. 100, §§ 1-4, §§ 6-8, and § 10, Laws 1989, ch. 70, § 1, Laws 1989, ch. 92, § 2, Laws 1989, ch. 195, §§ 1-4, Laws 1990, ch. 97, § 2, and Laws 1991, ch. 11, § 1, relating to developmental disabilities community services, effective June 18, 1993. For provisions of former sections, see the 1992 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. For present comparable provisions, see 28-16A-1 to 28-16A-18 NMSA 1978. Compiler's notes. — Laws 1990, ch. 97, § 3, as amended by Laws 1993, ch. 84, § 3, repealed 28-16-15.1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1990, ch. 97, § 2, effective July 1, 1995. The delayed repeal was not given effect, due to the prior repeal of 28-16-15.1 NMSA by Laws 1993, ch. 50, § 19.
NM Stat § 28-16-15.2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 16 - Developmental Disabilities Community Services|Section 28-16-15.2 - Developmental disabilities planning council; additional duties.

The developmental disabilities planning council shall cooperate with the department of health and the human services department to: A. provide data to support an amendment to the developmental disabilities medicaid waiver program to increase the number of eligible persons served; B. develop a contingency plan to describe the role and control the growth of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded; and C. develop flexibility in the system of prioritization for admission to allow persons to move within the service system to an appropriate level of service, including movement of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded to the developmental disabilities medicaid waiver program. History: Laws 1993, ch. 84, § 2. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — The developmental disabilities planning council, referred to in this section, was originally created by 28-16-14 NMSA 1978. That section was repealed in 1993. See Chapter 28, Article 16A NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 28-16-16 to 28-16-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 16 - Developmental Disabilities Community Services|Section 28-16-16 to 28-16-18 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1993, ch. 50, § 19 repealed 28-16-16 through 28-16-18 NMSA 1978, as enacted Laws 1989, ch. 92, §§ 3-5 and Laws 1990, ch. 97, § 2, relating to the developmental disabilities planning council, effective June 18, 1993. For provisions of former sections, see the 1992 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. For present comparable provisions, see 28-16A-1 to 28-16A-18 NMSA 1978.