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NM Stat § 32A-23A-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 23A - Early Childhood Care and Education|Section 32A-23A-6 - Early childhood care and education fund; created; purpose; administration; grant applications.

A. The "early childhood care and education fund" is created as a nonreverting fund in the state treasury. The fund shall be administered by the department and shall consist of gifts, grants, donations and bequests made to the fund. B. Money in the fund is subject to appropriation by the legislature to the department for awarding grants to the council and early childhood care and education providers for carrying out the provisions of the Early Childhood Care and Education Act. C. The department shall adopt rules on qualifications for grants and specify the format, procedure and deadlines for grant applications. For grants to early childhood care and education providers, the council shall review all grant applications and submit those applications recommended for final approval to the secretary. D. Disbursements from the fund shall be made upon vouchers issued and signed by the secretary or the secretary's designee upon warrants drawn by the secretary of finance and administration. History: Laws 2011, ch. 123, § 6. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2011, ch. 123 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 17, 2011, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 32A-23A-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 23A - Early Childhood Care and Education|Section 32A-23A-7 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal.

The council is terminated on July 1, 2017 pursuant to the provisions of the Sunset Act [12-9-11 to 12-9-21 NMSA 1978]. The council shall continue to operate pursuant to the provisions of Sections 4 [32A-23A-4 NMSA 1978] and 5 [32A-23A-5 NMSA 1978] of the Early Childhood Care and Education Act until July 1, 2018. Effective July 1, 2018, Section 4 of the Early Childhood Care and Education Act is repealed. History: Laws 2011, ch. 123, § 7. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2011, ch. 123 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 17, 2011, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 32A-23B-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 23B - Home Visiting Accountability|Section 32A-23B-1 - Short title.

Chapter 32A, Article 23B NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Home Visiting Accountability Act". History: Laws 2013, ch. 118, § 1; 2019, ch. 48, § 27. ANNOTATIONSThe 2019 amendment, effective July 1, 2020, changed "This act" to "Chapter 32A, Article 23B NMSA 1978".
NM Stat § 32A-23C-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 23C - Early Childhood Care Accountability|Section 32A-23C-1 - Short title.

This act [32A-23C-1 to 32A-23C-5 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Early Childhood Care Accountability Act". History: Laws 2018, ch. 44, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2018, ch. 44 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 16, 2018, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 32A-23C-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 23C - Early Childhood Care Accountability|Section 32A-23C-2 - Definitions.

As used in the Early Childhood Care Accountability Act: A. "child care assistance" means the assistance administered by the department that provides child care through the child care assistance program for school-aged children as the primary service delivery strategy through a contract with the department that offers services based on income and need for care to parents with children who are school-aged, as department rules define "school-aged"; B. "culturally and linguistically appropriate" means taking into consideration the culture, customs and language of an eligible family; C. "early childhood care assistance" means assistance administered by the department that provides child care through the child care assistance program for children under five years of age as the primary service delivery strategy through a contract with the department and that offers services based on income criteria and need for care to parents with children who have not yet entered kindergarten; D. "eligible family" means a family that receives early childhood care assistance or child care assistance through the department; E. "licensed child care program" means a publicly or privately funded program that: (1) provides child care in the state in accordance with department standards to school-aged children, as department rules define "school-aged"; and (2) is licensed by the department; F. "licensed early childhood care program" means a publicly or privately funded program that provides child care in accordance with department standards to children under five years of age in the state and that is licensed by the department; and G. "licensed exempt child care program" means a child care home or facility that is exempt from child care licensing requirements pursuant to the Public Health Act [Chapter 24, Article 1 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 2018, ch. 44, § 2. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2018, ch. 44 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 16, 2018, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 32A-23C-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 23C - Early Childhood Care Accountability|Section 32A-23C-4 - Licensed early childhood care programs; reporting.

Beginning December 31, 2019 and annually thereafter, the department shall produce an annual outcomes report for the legislature and the governor that includes: A. the goals and achieved outcomes of the licensed early childhood care program standards implemented pursuant to the Early Childhood Care Accountability Act; and B. the following data: (1) the number of substantiated incidents and substantiated complaints received for each licensed early childhood care program rating level; (2) the income levels of eligible families statewide receiving early childhood care assistance; (3) the stated reasons that eligible families have applied for early childhood care assistance; (4) the percentage of children receiving early childhood care assistance by quality level and provider type; (5) the average annual enrollment in early childhood care assistance; (6) the percentage of children participating in early childhood care assistance who have one or more substantiated child abuse cases while participating in early childhood care assistance; (7) by rating level, any evidence of an increase in school readiness, child development and literacy among children receiving early childhood care assistance; (8) the number and type of licensed early childhood care programs statewide; (9) the capacity in licensed early childhood care programs by rating level; (10) the number of children enrolled in licensed early childhood care programs who participate in the child and adult care food program; (11) the percentage of children enrolled in licensed early childhood care programs receiving health and developmental screenings or assessments in accordance with department rules; and (12) the percentage of children enrolled in licensed early childhood care programs who have received health or developmental screenings or assessments as department rules require who are referred to services. History: Laws 2018, ch. 44, § 4. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2018, ch. 44 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 16, 2018, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 32A-23C-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 23C - Early Childhood Care Accountability|Section 32A-23C-5 - Applicability.

The provisions of this act [32A-23C-1 to 32A-23C-5 NMSA 1978] shall not be construed to apply to the licensure or regulation of child care assistance, any licensed child care program or licensed exempt child care program. History: Laws 2018, ch. 44, § 5. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2018, ch. 44 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 16, 2018, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 32A-24-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 24 - Child Helmet Safety Act|Section 32A-24-1 - Short title.

This act [Chapter 32A, Article 24 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Child Helmet Safety Act". History: Laws 2007, ch. 66, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 66, § 6 made the act effective July 1, 2007.
NM Stat § 32A-24-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 24 - Child Helmet Safety Act|Section 32A-24-2 - Definitions.

As used in the Child Helmet Safety Act: A. "bicycle" means a human-powered vehicle with two wheels in tandem designed to transport, by the act of pedaling, one or more persons seated on one or more saddle seats on its frame and includes a human-powered vehicle designed to transport by the act of pedaling, which has more than two wheels when the vehicle is used on a public roadway, public bicycle path or other public road or right of way, including a tricycle; B. "minor" means a person under eighteen years of age; C. "operator" means a person under eighteen years of age who travels on a bicycle seated on a saddle seat from which that person is intended to and can pedal the bicycle, or who propels himself by way of using inline skates, roller skates, a skateboard or a scooter; D. "passenger" means a person under eighteen years of age who travels on a bicycle or scooter in any manner except as an operator; E. "protective helmet" means a piece of headgear that meets or exceeds the impact standard for protective helmets set by the United States consumer product safety commission federal safety standard and those standards developed by the American national standards institute, the Snell memorial foundation or the American society for testing and materials; F. "public bicycle path" means a right of way under the jurisdiction and control of the state or a local political subdivision for use primarily by bicyclists and pedestrians; G. "public roadway" means a right of way under the jurisdiction and control of the state or a local political subdivision for use primarily by motor vehicular traffic; H. "public skateboard park" means an area of public property set aside, designed and maintained for recreation by persons using bicycles, scooters, skateboards or skates; I. "scooter" means a wheeled vehicle, regardless of the number or placement of those wheels, that has handlebars, designed to be stood on by the operator or passenger and used to glide or propel the operator or passenger over the ground; J. "skateboard" means a set of wheels attached to a platform or flat surface, regardless of the number or placement of those wheels, and used to glide or propel the operator over the ground; and K. "skates" means a pair of devices worn on the feet with a set of wheels attached and used to glide or propel the user over the ground and may be either inline or roller, but "skates" does not include a pair of devices, similar to a pair of common shoes, that has one or more wheels embedded in the sole of each device. History: Laws 2007, ch. 66, § 2. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 66, § 6 made the act effective July 1, 2007.
NM Stat § 32A-24-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 24 - Child Helmet Safety Act|Section 32A-24-3 - Helmet use requirements; civil penalty.

A. It is unlawful for a parent or legal guardian of a minor to knowingly permit that minor to operate or be a passenger on a bicycle, skates, scooter or skateboard unless that minor wears a well-fitted protective bicycle helmet, fastened securely upon the head with the straps of the helmet. B. Except as provided in Subsection C of this section, a parent or legal guardian found guilty of violating Subsection A of this section shall pay a civil penalty of not more than ten dollars ($10.00). Magistrate and municipal courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction. C. If a violation of Subsection A of this section is a first offense, the magistrate or municipal court may issue a verbal warning or require, in lieu of the fine imposed in Subsection B of this section, that the person found in violation provide proof that a protective helmet has been purchased for use by the minor found on the bicycle, skates, scooter or skateboard without a protective helmet. D. A municipal court may issue only a verbal warning for a first or later violation. History: Laws 2007, ch. 66, § 3. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 66, § 6 made the act effective July 1, 2007.
NM Stat § 32A-24-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 24 - Child Helmet Safety Act|Section 32A-24-4 - Equipment sales or rentals.

A person engaged in the business of renting bicycles, skates, scooters or skateboards shall provide a protective helmet to a minor who will be an operator of or passenger on a rented bicycle, skates, scooter or skateboard if the minor does not already have a helmet in the minor's possession. A reasonable fee may be charged for the protective helmet rental. History: Laws 2007, ch. 66, § 4. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 66, § 6 made the act effective July 1, 2007.
NM Stat § 32A-24-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 24 - Child Helmet Safety Act|Section 32A-24-5 - Negligence.

Failure to wear a protective helmet shall not limit or apportion damages. History: Laws 2007, ch. 66, § 5. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 66, § 6 made the act effective July 1, 2007.
NM Stat § 32A-25-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 25 - Carlos Vigil Memorial Act|Section 32A-25-1 - Short title.

This act [32A-25-1 to 32A-25-5 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Carlos Vigil Memorial Act" in honor of Carlos Vigil. History: Laws 2015, ch. 132, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2015, ch. 132 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 19, 2015, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 32A-25-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 25 - Carlos Vigil Memorial Act|Section 32A-25-2 - Purposes.

The purposes of the Carlos Vigil Memorial Act are to: A. cultivate a statewide culture where bullying is not accepted; B. educate New Mexicans about recognizing bullying behaviors and understanding the potential consequences of bullying; and C. provide grants for providers of services and programs for the prevention, resolution and eradication of bullying statewide. History: Laws 2015, ch. 132, § 2. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2015, ch. 132 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 19, 2015, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 32A-25-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 25 - Carlos Vigil Memorial Act|Section 32A-25-3 - Carlos Vigil memorial board; created.

A. The "Carlos Vigil memorial board" is created to review grant applications and to award grants from the eradicate bullying fund. B. The board consists of five voting members who together provide diverse experience and expertise in: (1) administering or delivering services in an organization focused on preventing bullying or suicide; (2) administering or delivering services in an organization focused on providing counseling and support services to victims and perpetrators of bullying; (3) professional development workshops on the topic of bullying or suicide prevention; (4) coalescing and leading communities; or (5) administering or delivering public health services. C. Board appointments shall be as follows: (1) one member shall be appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate; (2) one member shall be appointed by the minority floor leader of the senate; (3) one member shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; (4) one member shall be appointed by the minority floor leader of the house of representatives; and (5) one member shall be appointed by the governor from department of health staff. D. The chair of the board shall be elected by a quorum of the board members. The board shall meet at the call of the chair or whenever two members submit a request in writing to the chair, but not less often than once each calendar year. A majority of members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum present shall be necessary for an action to be taken by the board. E. Members of the board shall be appointed to two-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the remainder of the unexpired term. Any member of the board shall be eligible for reappointment. F. Public members of the board may be paid per diem and mileage as provided for nonsalaried officers in 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 2015, ch. 132, § 3. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2015, ch. 132 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 19, 2015, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 32A-25-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 25 - Carlos Vigil Memorial Act|Section 32A-25-4 - Carlos Vigil memorial board; duties.

The Carlos Vigil memorial board shall: A. adopt and promulgate rules governing the acceptance, evaluation and prioritization of applications for grants, including applicant qualifications and the format, procedure and deadlines for grant applications; B. review grant applications from public agencies and institutions and nonprofit private entities that indicate the qualifications and expertise to provide services for the prevention, resolution and eradication of bullying; C. process, evaluate and prioritize applications based on the criteria delineated in the board's rules; and D. award grants to the most qualified grant applicants and reach a broad spectrum of New Mexicans. History: Laws 2015, ch. 132, § 4. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2015, ch. 132 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 19, 2015, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 32A-25-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 25 - Carlos Vigil Memorial Act|Section 32A-25-5 - Eradicate bullying fund created; grant application review.

A. The "eradicate bullying fund" is created in the state treasury. The fund shall be administered by the board of regents of the university of New Mexico. Money in the fund is appropriated to the board of regents of the university of New Mexico for disbursement to grant recipients selected by the Carlos Vigil memorial board. B. The fund shall consist of: (1) money appropriated by the legislature to carry out the purposes of the Carlos Vigil Memorial Act; (2) grants, gifts, donations and bequests to the fund; and (3) earnings from investment of the money in the fund. C. Disbursements from the fund shall be made by warrant of the secretary of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the president of the board of regents of the university of New Mexico or the president's designee. D. Unexpended and unencumbered balances in the fund shall not revert to the general fund at the end of a fiscal year. E. An applicant may apply for a grant from the fund in accordance with rules promulgated by the Carlos Vigil memorial board. Allocations from the fund shall be based on a competitive process with applications reviewed by the board. History: Laws 2015, ch. 132, § 5. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2015, ch. 132 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 19, 2015, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 32A-26-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 32A - Children's Code|Article 26 - Fostering Connections|Section 32A-26-1 - Short title.

Chapter 32A, Article 26 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Fostering Connections Act".History: Laws 2019, ch. 149, § 1; 2020, ch. 52, § 3. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, changed "Sections 1 through 10 of this act" to "Chapter 32A, Article 26 NMSA 1978".Temporary provisions. — Laws 2019, ch. 149, § 14 provided:A. By October 1, 2020, the children, youth and families department shall:(1) submit an amendment to the state plan to seek federal funding for newly eligible adults for whom an adoption subsidy or a guardianship assistance agreement was in effect if the child had attained sixteen years of age before the agreement became effective or for whom a state-funded guardianship assistance agreement was in effect if the youth had attained sixteen years of age before the agreement became effective; (2) implement the fostering connections program pursuant to the provisions of the Fostering Connections Act and maximize the children, youth and families department's access to federal funds for extended guardianship assistance and extended adoption assistance for the benefit of eligible adults participating in the fostering connections program; and(3) adopt and promulgate rules as needed to carry out the provisions of the Fostering Connections Act.B. As used in this section, "eligible adult" means an individual who meets the eligibility criteria for participating in the fostering connections program.Laws 2019, ch. 149, § 15 provided that the secretary of children, youth and families shall convene a work group composed of experts in children's services and juvenile justice to collect information and make recommendations on including in the fostering connections program youth who have been adjudicated under the Delinquency At. The work group shall examine and report to the secretary of children, youth and families and the legislature by November 1, 2019;A. the potential number of young adults who could be included in the fostering connections program;B. the processes by which young adults eligible to participate in the fostering connections program could be identified;C. procedures for assisting young adults to become eligible for the fostering connections program; andD. the potential placement and service array that would be required for including young adults who have been adjudicated under the Delinquency Act in the fostering connections program.