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Feedback for proposed rulemaking may be submitted via e-mail or mail.

Email Rule.Feedback@ped.nm.gov
Mail:
Policy and Legislative Affairs Division
New Mexico Public Education Department
300 Don Gaspar Ave., Room 121
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

Note: When submitting feedback, we kindly request that you specify which rule(s) you are submitting feedback for. This is especially helpful when the Department is accepting feedback for multiple proposed rules at the same time. 

Click here to request notifications of proposed rulemaking.

If you are interested in learning about the rulemaking process and what to expect at a rule hearing, review our Rule Hearing Process and Expectations PowerPoint.

Notice of Rulemaking Postponement

Notice of Rulemaking Postponement. The New Mexico Public Education Department hereby gives notice as required under Section 14-4-5.2 NMSA 1978 and 1.24.25.11 NMAC that it proposes to adopt amendments to the following rule as authorized by Sections 9-24-8, 22-2-21, 22-2-2, 22-2C-4, 22-5-13, 22-13-1.1, and 22-13-14 NMSA 1978: 6.29.1 NMAC, General Provisions.

PED is postponing the public hearing set for Friday December 6, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. (MDT) in Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Ave., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. PED will enlarge the public comment period to accommodate new proposed language in accordance with the rule, and will issue notice for a public hearing at a later date.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the proposed rules below. The public comment period and public hearing details for the proposed rules are as follows:

Public Comment Period | Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Date | Friday, December 6, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Location | Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

6.29.1 NMAC, General Provisions
Type of Rule Change: Amendment 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the proposed rules below. The public comment period and public hearing details for the proposed rules are as follows:

Public Comment Period | Tuesday, July 16, 2024, to Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Date | Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Location | Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

6.65.4 NMAC, Teacher Leader Development
Type of Rule Change: Repeal 

6.101.2 NMAC, Fair Hearings and Alternative Dispute Resolutions Related to Vocational Rehabilitation
Type of Rule Change: Repeal and Replace  

  • Rule with proposed changes integrated PDF | Word
  • Rule with proposed changes tracked PDF | Word

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the proposed rules below. The public comment period and public hearing details for the proposed rules are as follows:

Public Comment Period | Tuesday, May 7, 2024, to Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Date | Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Location | Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

6.19.7 NMAC, Demonstration of Competency
Type of Rule Change: Repeal 

  • Rule with proposed changes tracked PDF | Word

6.29.18 NMAC, Braille Standards
Type of Rule Change: New   

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the proposed rules below. The public comment period and public hearing details for the proposed rules are as follows:

Public Comment Period | Tuesday, April 23, 2024, to Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Date | Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Location | Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

6.12.16 NMAC, Healthy Universal School Meals
Type of Rule Change: New 

Amended Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the proposed rules below. The public comment period and public hearing details for the proposed rules are as follows:

Public Comment Period | Tuesday, November 7, 2023, to Monday, December 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Date | Monday, December 18, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Location | Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

6.41.4 NMAC, Standard for Providing Transportation for Eligible Students
Type of Rule Change: Amendment

  • Permanent Rule with proposed changes integrated PDF | Word
  • Permanent Rule with proposed changes tracked PDF | Word
  • Public Comment Updated 12/12/2023

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the proposed rules below. The public comment period and public hearing details for the proposed rules are as follows:

Public Comment Period | Tuesday, November 7, 2023, to Monday, December 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Date | Monday, December 18, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Location | Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

6.10.5 NMAC, School Calendar Requirements
Type of Rule Change: Repeal and Replace  

6.30.12 NMAC, K-5 Plus Schools
Type of Rule Change: Repeal 

6.30.16 NMAC, Extended Learning Time Program
Type of Rule Change: Repeal

6.19.4 NMAC, Accreditation Procedures
Type of Rule Change: New

6.81.2 NMAC, Requirements for Nonpublic Schools and for Public Education Department Accreditation
Type of Rule Change: Repeal 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the proposed rules below. The public comment period and public hearing details for the proposed rules are as follows:

Public Comment Period | Tuesday, September 12, 2023, to Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Date | Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Location | Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

6.10.8 NMAC, Compulsory School Attendance
Type of Rule Change: Repeal 

  • Rule with proposed changes tracked PDF | Word

6.12.4 NMAC, Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug Free Schools
Type of Rule Change: Repeal and Replace  

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the proposed rules below. The public comment period and public hearing details for the proposed rules are as follows:

Public Comment Period | Tuesday, August 15, 2023, to Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Date | Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Location | Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

6.19.8 NMAC, School Differentiation and Support
Type of Rule Change: Repeal and Replace

6.12.11 NMAC, Student Diabetes Management
Type of Rule Change: Amendment 

  • Rule with proposed changes integrated PDF | Word
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Notice of Emergency Rulemaking

Notice of Emergency Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) gives notice it is amending 6.41.4 NMAC, Standard for Providing Transportation for Eligible Students, filed December 31, 1998, by emergency rule, adopted and effective August 4, 2023. The amendment adds language that allows school buses to remain on while a heat advisory, issued by the National Weather Services, is in effect.

A public comment period and a public hearing, pursuant to Section 14-4-5.3 NMSA 1978, State Rules Act, Public Participation, Comments, and Rule Hearings, will be held to adopt a permanent rule within 180 days of the effective date of August 4, 2023, for 6.41.4 NMAC, pursuant to Section 14-4-5.6 NMSA 1978, State Rules Act, Emergency Rule.

6.41.4 NMAC, Standard for Providing Transportation for Eligible Students 
Type of Rule Change: Emergency Amendment 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the proposed rules below. The public comment period and public hearing details for the proposed rules are as follows:

Public Comment Period | Tuesday, June 27, 2023, to Monday, July 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Date | Monday, July 31, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (MDT).
Public Hearing Location | Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

6.10.7 NMAC, Standardized Testing Procedures and Requirements
Type of Rule Change: Amendment

  • Rule with proposed changes integrated PDF | Word
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the proposed rules below. The public comment period and public hearing details for the proposed rules are as follows:

Public Comment Period | Tuesday, May 31, 2023, to Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT)
Public Hearing Date | July 6, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (MDT)
Public Hearing Location | Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

6.31.3 NMAC, Gifted and Talented Students
Type of Rule Change: New

6.31.2 NMAC, Children with Disabilities/Gifted Children
Type of Rule Change: Amendment

6.29.1 NMAC, General Provisions
Type of Rule Change: Amendment

6.19.7 NMAC, Demonstration of Competencies for High School Graduation
Type of Rule Change: Repeal and Replace

6.12.15 NMAC, COVID-19 School Requirements
Type of Rule Change: Amendment

  • Rule with proposed changes integrated PDF | Word
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Notice of Emergency Rulemaking

Notice of Emergency Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice it is repealing 6.19.8 NMAC, Grading of Public Schools, filed December 31, 2018, and replacing it with 6.19.8 NMAC, School Improvement Designations, by emergency rule, adopted and effective May 23, 2023. The rule updates criteria for determining school improvement designations for low performing schools and required actions for improvement.

A public comment period and a public hearing, pursuant to Section 14-4-5.3 NMSA 1978, State Rules Act, Public Participation, Comments, and Rule Hearings, will be held to adopt a permanent rule within 180 days of the effective date of May 23, 2023, for 6.19.8 NMAC, pursuant to Section 14-4-5.6 NMSA 1978, State Rules Act, Emergency Rule.

Notice of Minor, Nonsubstantive Correction. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice of a minor, nonsubstantive correction to 6.19.8 NMAC. Pursuant to the authority granted under State Rules Act, Subsection D of Section 14-4-3 NMSA 1978, please note that minor, nonsubstantive corrections to spelling, grammar, and format have been made to all electronic copies of 6.19.8 NMAC.

6.19.8 NMAC, School Improvement Designations
Type of Rule Change: Emergency

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the proposed rules below. The public comment period and public hearing details for the proposed rules are as follows:

Public Comment Period | Tuesday, May 16, 2023, to Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT)
Public Hearing Date | June 21, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (MDT)
Public Hearing Location | Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

6.29.5 NMAC, English Language Development
Type of Rule Change: Amendment

  • Rule with proposed changes integrated PDF | Word
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6.32.2 NMAC, Guidelines for Implementing Bilingual Multicultural Education Programs
Type of Rule Change: Amendment

6.63.8 NMAC, Licensure in Athletic Coaching, 7-12
Type of Rule Change: Repeal and Replace

6.2.9 NMAC, Public Education Commission State Charter School Procedures
Type of Rule Change: New

6.2.8 NMAC, Operational Bylaws of the Professional Practices and Standards Council
Type of Rule Change: Repeal and Replace

  • Rule with proposed changes integrated PDF | Word
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Notice

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the proposed rules below. The public comment period and public hearing details for the proposed rules are as follows:

Public Comment Period | Tuesday, November 29, 2022 to Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT)
Public Hearing Date | January 3, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (MDT)
Public Hearing Location* | Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
*The location of the hearing is subject to change due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Continuous updates on hearing changes will be provided on this webpage and via email.

6.60.6 NMAC, Continuing Licensure for Licensed Educator in New Mexico
Type of Rule Change: Repeal and Replace

  • Rule with proposed changes integrated PDF | Word
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6.60.7 NMAC, Educator Licensure Application Fee
Type of Rule Change: Amendment

  • Rule with proposed changes integrated PDF | Word
  • Rule with proposed changes tracked PDF | Word

6.69.4 NMAC, Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers
Type of Rule Change: Repeal and Replace

  • Rule with proposed changes integrated PDF | Word
  • Rule with proposed changes tracked PDF | Word

6.69.5 NMAC, Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Librarian-Teachers
Type of Rule Change: Repeal and Replace

  • Rule with proposed changes integrated PDF | Word
  • Rule with proposed changes tracked PDF | Word

Public Comment Updated 01/04/2023

Notice

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the proposed rule below.

6.31.2 NMAC, Children with Disabilities/Gifted Children
Type of Rule Change: Amendment
Public Comment Period | Tuesday, November 29, 2022 to Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT)
Public Hearing Date | January 3, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (MDT)
Public Hearing Location* | Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
*The location of the hearing is subject to change due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Continuous updates on hearing changes will be provided on this webpage and via email.

Notice

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the proposed rule below.

6.63.18 NMAC, Licensure for School Behavioral Health Counselors, Grades Pre K-12
Type of Rule Change: New
Public Comment Period | Tuesday, September 13, 2022 to Monday, October 17, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT)
Public Hearing Date | Monday, October 17, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (MDT)
Public Hearing Location* | Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
*The location of the hearing is subject to change due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Continuous updates on hearing changes will be provided on this webpage and via email.

Notice

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the proposed rule below.

6.63.11 NMAC, Licensure in Rehabilitation Counseling, Grades Pre K-12
Type of Rule Change: Repeal and Replace
Public Comment Period | Tuesday, July 26, 2022 to Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT)
Public Hearing Date | Tuesday, August 30, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (MDT)
Public Hearing Location* | Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
*The location of the hearing is subject to change due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Continuous updates on hearing changes will be provided on this webpage and via email.

Notice

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.64.3 NMAC, Competencies for Entry-Level Reading Teachers. The public comment period is from February 8, 2022, to March 15, 2022, at 5 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held March 15, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall. The location of the public hearing is subject to change due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and in accordance with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Executive Order at the time.

UPDATE: The rule hearing for proposed new rule 6.64.20 NMAC, Competencies for Secondary Computer Science Teachers, will be held via Zoom instead of Mabry Hall, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. To join the hearing, click the Zoom link or dial one of the phone numbers below:

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Any member of the public may attend the rule hearing and offer comment on the proposed rule. Written comment will be accepted via email at Rule.Feedback@ped.nm.gov until 5 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021.

UPDATE: The public limited rehearing in rulemaking for 6.29.1.9 NMAC, General Provisions, will be held via Zoom, instead of Mabry Hall. To join the hearing, click the Zoom link or dial one of the phone numbers below:

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Any member of the public may attend the rule rehearing and offer comment on the proposed rulemaking. Written comment will be accepted via Rule.Feedback@ped.nm.gov until 5 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.64.20 NMAC, Competencies for Secondary Computer Science Teachers. The public comment period is from October 26, 2021, to November 29, 2021, at 5 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held Monday, November 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall. The location of the public hearing is subject to change due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and in accordance with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Executive Order 2021-058.

UPDATE: The public hearing for

  • the proposed repeal of 6.30.6 NMAC, Suspension of Authority of a Local School Board, Superintendent, or Principal, to be replaced with 6.30.6 NMAC, Suspension of Authority of a Local School Board;
  • the proposed new rule of 6.60.11 NMAC, Required Training Program for School District Personnel, School Volunteers, and Contractors; and
  • the proposed repeal and replace of 6.29.11 NMAC, Social Studies

will be held via Zoom, instead of Mabry Hall. The hearing time has been extended for the public hearing on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. To join the hearing, click the Zoom link or dial one of the phone numbers below:

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Any member of the public may attend the rule hearing and offer comment on the proposed rulemaking. Written comment will be accepted via Rule.Feedback@ped.nm.gov until 5 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal of 6.29.11 NMAC, Social Studies, to be replaced with 6.29.11 NMAC, Social Studies. The public comment period is from September 28, 2021 to November 12, 2021 at 5 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held Friday, November 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall. The location of the public hearing is subject to change due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and in accordance with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Executive Order 2021-049.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal of 6.30.6 NMAC, Suspension of Authority of a Local School Board, Superintendent, or Principal, to be replaced with 6.30.6 NMAC, Suspension of Authority of a Local School Board. The public comment period is from September 28, 2021 to November 12, 2021 at 5 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held Friday, November 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall. The location of the public hearing is subject to change due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and in accordance with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Executive Order 2021-049.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule of 6.60.11 NMAC, Required Training Program for School District Personnel, School Volunteers, and Contractors. The public comment period is from September 28, 2021 to November 12, 2021 at 5 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held Friday, November 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall. The location of the public hearing is subject to change due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and in accordance with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Executive Order 2021-049.

Notice of Limited Rehearing in Rulemaking to obtain input on the portion of the proposed rule amendment covering the omitted word in 6.29.1.9 NMAC, General Provisions. The public comment period is from September 28, 2021 to November 12, 2021 at 5 p.m. (MDT). The public rehearing will be held Friday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall. The location of the public rehearing is subject to change due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and in accordance with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Executive Order 2021-049.

UPDATE: The public hearing for the

  • Proposed new rule 6.12.15 NMAC, COVID-19 School Requirements; and
  • Proposed repeal and replace of 6.64.11 NMAC, TESOL Competencies

will be held via Zoom, instead of Mabry Hall. The hearing date and time (Tuesday, September 28 from 9am to 11am) remains the same. To join the hearing, click the Zoom link or dial one of the phone numbers below:

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Any member of the public may attend the rule hearing and offer comment on the proposed rulemaking. Written comment will be accepted via Rule.Feedback@ped.nm.gov until 5pm on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule of 6.12.15 NMAC, COVID-19 School Requirements. The public comment period is from August 24, 2021 to September 28, 2021 at 5 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held Tuesday, September 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall. The location of the public hearing is subject to change due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and in accordance with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Executive Order 2021-044.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal of 6.64.11 NMAC, TESOL Competencies to be replaced with 6.64.11 NMAC, TESOL Competencies. The public comment period is from August 24, 2021 to September 28, 2021 at 5 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held Tuesday, September 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall. The location of the public hearing is subject to change due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and in accordance with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Executive Order 2021-044.

UPDATE: The public hearing for the proposed amendment to 6.30.12 NMAC, K-5 Plus Program, will be held virtually, via Zoom, instead of Mabry Hall. To join the meeting, click the Zoom link or dial one of the phone numbers below:

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Any member of the public may attend the rule hearing and offer comment on the proposed rulemaking. Written comment will be accepted via Rule.Feedback@ped.nm.gov until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

You may visit our Rule Notification page to find the proposed rulemaking’s Notice of Rulemaking and Proposed Amendment.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed amendment to 6.30.12 NMAC, K-5 Plus Program. The public comment period is from July 20, 2021 to August 24, 2021 at 5 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held Tuesday, August 24 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall. The location of the public hearing is subject to change due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and in accordance with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Executive Order 2021-012.

UPDATE: The public hearing for the proposed amendment to 6.30.15 NMAC, Community Schools, scheduled for Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., will be held virtually, via Zoom, instead of Mabry Hall. To join the meeting, click the Zoom link or dial one of the phone numbers below:

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Any member of the public may attend the rule hearing and offer comment on the proposed rulemaking. Written comment will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.30.15 NMAC, Community Schools. The public comment period is from June 8, 2021 to July 13, 2021 at 5 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held Tuesday, July 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall. The location of the public hearing is subject to change due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and in accordance with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Executive Order 2021-012.

UPDATE: Public hearing for the following administrative rule, scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., will be held virtually, via Zoom, instead of Mabry Hall:

  • 6.65.3 NMAC, Educator Preparation Program Accountability

Any member of the public may attend the hearing and offer comment on the proposed rulemaking. Written comment will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. To join the Zoom meeting, click the link or dial one of the phone numbers below.

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UPDATE: The following administrative rule, scheduled for a public hearing on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., will be held virtually, via Zoom instead of Mabry Hall:

  • 6.20.2 NMAC, Governing Budgeting and Accounting for New Mexico Public Schools and School Districts

Any interested member of the public may attend the hearing and offer comment on the proposed rulemaking. Written comment will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. To join the Zoom meeting, click the link or dial one of the numbers below:

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Notice of Emergency Rulemaking for 6.12.14 NMAC, COVID-19 School Reentry Requirements. The Public Education Department gives notice that on December 3, 2020, it adopted 6.12.14 NMAC, COVID-19 School Reentry Requirements, as an emergency rule adoption. A public comment period and a public hearing, pursuant to Section 14-4-5.3 NMSA 1978, State Rules Act, Public Participation, Comments, and Rule Hearings, will be held in order to adopt a permanent rule within 180 days of the effective date of December 3, 2020 for 6.12.14 NMAC, pursuant to Section 14-4-5.6 NMSA 1978, State Rules Act, Emergency Rule.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed amendment to 6.65.3 NMAC, Educator Preparation Program Accountability. The public comment period is from December 15, 2020 to January 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (MDT) in Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed amendment to 6.20.2 NMAC, Governing Budgeting and Accounting for New Mexico Public Schools and School Districts. The public comment period is from Tuesday, November 24, 2020 to Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

UPDATE: The following administrative rule, scheduled for a public hearing on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., will be held virtually, via Zoom instead of Mabry Hall:

  • 6.29.1 NMAC, General Provisions

Any interested member of the public may attend the hearing and offer comment on the proposed rulemaking. Written comment will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2020. To join the Zoom meeting, click the link or dial one of the numbers below:

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Meeting ID: 935 7134 0777
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed amendment to 6.29.1 NMAC, General Provisions. The public comment period is from Tuesday, September 29, 2020 to Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Stakeholder Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Public Education Department, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (“Agency”) will hold a stakeholder meeting on Monday, August 3, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (MDT) regarding the Agency’s proposed repeal of 6.101.2 NMAC, Fair Hearings Related to Vocational Rehabilitation to be replaced with 6.101.2 NMAC, Fair Hearings and Alternative Dispute Resolutions Related to Vocational Rehabilitation. Due to the Governor’s declaration of a public health emergency and ban on large public gatherings, the stakeholder meeting will be held via Zoom. To join the meeting, click on the following link or call one of the numbers listed below:

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Meeting ID: 929 7905 3577
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The purpose of the stakeholder meeting is for the Agency to provide an overview of the changes to the current rule and answer any questions. The Agency requests that stakeholders submit any substantive comments concerning the rule change in writing to Rule.Feedback@ped.nm.gov for inclusion in the rule hearing record.

A public hearing on the proposed repeal and replacement will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MDT). Individuals with disabilities who require the above information in an alternative format or need any form of auxiliary aid to attend or participate in the public hearing are asked to contact John Sena at (505) 570-7816 as soon as possible before the date set for the public hearing.  The PED requires at least 10 calendar days advance notice to provide any special accommodations requested.

UPDATE:The following administrative rules, scheduled for a public hearing on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., will be held virtually, via Zoom instead of Mabry Hall.

  • 6.80.4 NMAC, Charter School Application and Appeal Requirements
  • 6.101.2 NMAC, Fair Hearings and Alternative Dispute Resolutions Related to Vocational Rehabilitation

Any interested member of the public may attend the hearing and offer comment on the proposed rulemaking.  Written comment will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. To join the Zoom meeting, click the link or dial one of the numbers below:

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UPDATE: The following administrative rules, scheduled for a public hearing on Monday, July 27, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., will be held virtually, via Zoom instead of Mabry Hall.

  • 6.30.18, Partial Credit for Adjudicated or Mobile Students
  • 6.64.19 NMAC, Competencies for Elementary Mathematics Specialists

Any interested member of the public may attend the hearing and offer comment on the proposed rulemaking. Written comment will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2020. To join the Zoom meeting, click the link or dial one of the numbers below:

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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed amendment to 6.80.4 NMAC, Charter School Application and Appeal Requirements. The public comment period is from Tuesday. July 14, 2020 to Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal of 6.101.2 NMAC, Fair Hearings Related to Vocational Rehabilitation to be replaced with 6.101.2 NMAC, Fair Hearings and Alternative Dispute Resolutions Related to Vocational Rehabilitation. The public comment period is from Tuesday, July 14, 2020 to Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

UPDATE: The following administrative rules, scheduled for public hearing on Friday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., will be held virtually, via Zoom instead of in Mabry Hall.

  • 6.11.2 NMAC, Rights and Responsibilities of the Public Schools and Public School Students
  • 6.12.12 NMAC, Armed Public School Security Personnel

Any interested member of the public may attend the hearing and offer comment on the proposed rulemaking. Written comment will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020. To join the Zoom meeting, click the link or dial one of the numbers below:

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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.30.18 NMAC, Partial Credit for Adjudicated or Mobile Students. The public comment period is from Tuesday, June 23, 2020 to Monday, July 27, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.64.19 NMAC, Competencies for Elementary Mathematics Specialists. The public comment period is from Tuesday, June 23, 2020 to Monday, July 27, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal of 6.11.2 NMAC, Rights and Responsibilities of the Public Schools and Public School Students to be replaced with 6.11.2 NMAC, Rights and Responsibilities of Public Schools and Public School Students. The public comment period is from June 9, 2020 to July 10, 2020 at 5 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held Friday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall. Due to public health orders issued by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the location of the hearing may be subject to change.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.12.12 NMAC, Armed Public School Security Personnel. The public comment period is from June 9, 2020 to July 10, 2020 at 5 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held Friday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall. Due to public health orders issued by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the location of the hearing may be subject to change.

The following administrative rules, scheduled for public hearing on Monday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., will be held virtually, via Zoom.

  • 6.12.13 NMAC, Student Dental Examination Requirements for Enrollment
  • 6.30.17 NMAC, Structured Literacy Instruction, Interventions, and Professional Development
  • 6.80.5 NMAC, Charter School Governing Body Training Requirements

Any interested member of the public may attend the hearing and offer comment on the proposed rulemaking. Written comment will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2020. To join the Zoom meeting, click on the link below:

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The following administrative rules will be impacted by the Virtual Public Hearings scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2020:

  • 6.35.2 NMAC, Implementing the Indian Education Act
  • 6.19.9 NMAC, Early Literacy Remediation, Interventions, and Family Engagement
  • 6.31.2 NMAC, Children with Disabilities/Gifted Children
  • 6.30.12 NMAC, K-5 Plus Program
  • 6.60.7 NMAC, Educator Licensure Application Fee

6.35.2 NMAC, Implementing the Indian Education Act; and 6.19.9 NMAC, Early Literacy Remediation, Interventions, and Family Engagement will be scheduled from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Zoom.

6.31.2 NMAC, Children with Disabilities/Gifted Children; 6.30.12 NMAC, K-5 Plus Program; and 6.60.7 NMAC, Educator Licensure Application Fee, will be scheduled from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Zoom.

UPDATE: The public hearing for 6.35.2 NMAC, Implementing the Indian Education Act, and 6.19.9 NMAC, Early Literacy Remediation, Interventions, and Family Engagement, set to take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (MST) will no longer be held at Mabry Hall. Instead, the public hearing will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Any interested member of the public may attend the hearing and offer public comment on the proposed rulemaking, and written comment will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. To join the Zoom meeting, click on the link below:

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UPDATE: The public hearing for 6.31.2 NMAC, Children with Disabilities/Gifted Children; 6.30.12 NMAC, K-5 Plus Program; and 6.60.7 NMAC, Educator Licensure Application Fee, set to take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. (MST) will no longer be held at Mabry Hall. Instead, the public hearing will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Any interested member of the public may attend the hearing and offer public comment on the proposed rulemaking, and written comment will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. To join the Zoom meeting, click on the link below:

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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.12.13 NMAC, Student Dental Examination Requirements for Enrollment. The public comment period is from Tuesday, May 5, 2020 to Monday, June 8, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Monday, June 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.30.17 NMAC, Structured Literacy Instruction, Interventions, and Professional Development. The public comment period is from Tuesday, May 5, 2020 to Monday, June 8, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Monday, June 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed amendment to 6.80.5 NMAC, Charter School Governing Body Training Requirements. The public comment period is from Tuesday. May 5, 2020 to Monday, June 8, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held on Monday, June 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.31.2 NMAC, Children with Disabilities/Gifted Children. The public comment period is from April 7, 2020 to May 19, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal of 6.30.12 NMAC, K-3 Plus Program to be replaced with 6.30.12 NMAC, K-5 Plus Program. The public comment period is from April 7, 2020 to May 19, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed amendment to 6.60.7 NMAC, Educator Licensure Application Fee. The public comment period is from April 7, 2020 to May 19, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.30.16 NMAC, Extended Learning Time Program. The public comment period is from Tuesday, March 10, 2020 to Monday, April 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Monday, April 13, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

UPDATE: The public hearing for 6.30.16 NMAC, Extended Learning Time Program, set to take place Monday, April 13, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MST) will no longer be held at Mabry Hall. Instead, the public hearing will held via Zoom on Monday, April 13, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Any interested member of the public may attend the hearing and offer public comment on the proposed rulemaking, and written comment will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2020. To join the Zoom meeting, click on the link below:

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POSTPONED

UPDATE: The public hearing for 6.35.2 NMAC, Implementing the Indian Education Act, that was originally scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2020 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

The public comment period is from January 28, 2020 to May 19, 2020. Any interested member of the public may attend the hearing and offer public comment on the proposed rulemaking. Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.35.2 NMAC, Implementing the Indian Education Act. The public comment period is from Tuesday January 28, 2020 to Monday, March 16, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held on Monday, March 16, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

UPDATE: The public hearing for 6.19.9 NMAC, Early Literacy Remediation, Interventions, and Family Engagement, that was originally scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2020 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

The public comment period is from January 28, 2020 to May 19, 2020. Any interested member of the public may attend the hearing and offer public comment on the proposed rulemaking. Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal of 6.19.9 NMAC, Early Literacy Remediation, Interventions, and Family Engagement. The public comment period is from Tuesday January 28, 2020 to Monday, March 16, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held on Monday, March 16, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

EXPIRATION

The New Mexico Public Education Department gives notice that, pursuant to Paragraph E of Section 14-4-5.6 NMSA 1978 of the State Rules Act, the emergency rule 6.30.12 NMAC – K-5 Plus Program, filed and effective as of June 14, 2019, shall expire by operation of law on December 11, 2019.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.63.5 NMAC, Licensure for School Psychologists, Pre K-12. The public comment period is from Tuesday, November 26, 2019 to Friday, January 3, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal of 6.30.3 NMAC, Eligibility for the General Educational Development Tests (GED Tests) and Diploma in NM to be replaced with 6.30.3 NMAC, Eligibility for the High School Equivalency Assessment or Programs and Diploma in NM. The public comment period is from Tuesday, November 12, 2019 to Monday, December 16, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal of 6.12.9 NMAC, Elementary School Free Breakfast Program During Instructional Time to be replaced with 6.12.9 NMAC, Breakfast Program. The public comment period is from Tuesday, November 12, 2019 to Monday, December 16, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.12.11 NMAC, Student Diabetes Management. The public comment period is from Tuesday, September 24, 2019 to Friday, October 25, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal of 6.12.7 NMAC, Bullying Prevention to be replaced with 6.12.7 NMAC, Safe Schools for All Students. The public comment period is from Tuesday, September 24, 2019 to Friday, October 25, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.65.3 NMAC, Educator Preparation Program Accountability. The public comment period is from Tuesday, June 25, 2019 to Friday, July 26, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.60.7 NMAC, Educator Licensure Application Fee. The public comment period is from Tuesday, June 25, 2019 to Friday, July 26, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.60.3 NMAC, Alternative Licensure. The public comment period is from Tuesday, June 25, 2019 to Friday, July 26, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.12.10 NMAC, Medical Cannabis In Schools. The public comment period is from Tuesday, June 25, 2019 to Friday, July 26, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Emergency Rulemaking on the emergency repeal of 6.30.12 NMAC, K-3 Plus Program to be replaced with 6.30.12 NMAC, K-5 Plus Program. The Public Education Department gives notice that on May 30, 2019, it adopted 6.30.12 NMAC, K-5 Plus Program, as an emergency rule adoption. A public comment period and a public hearing, pursuant to Section 14-4-5.3 NMSA 1978, State Rules Act, Public Participation, Comments, and Rule Hearings, will be held in order to adopt a permanent rule within 180 days of the effective date of June 14, 2019 for 6.30.12 NMAC, pursuant to Section 14-4-5.6 NMSA 1978, State Rules Act, Emergency Rule.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed amendments to 6.30.14 NMAC, Parent Bill of Rights. The public comment period is from Thursday, December 27, 2018 to Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.60.8 NMAC, Background Checks for Educator Licensure. The public comment period is from Tuesday, November 13, 2018 to Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

TERMINATED

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) gives notice that it is terminating rulemaking for 6.60.8 NMAC, Background Checks for Educator Licensure as published in Issue 15 of the New Mexico Register, August 14, 2018, pursuant to Subsection C of Section 14-4-5 NMSA 1978.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal of 6.60.10 NMAC, Mentorship Programs for Beginning Teachers to be replaced with 6.60.10 NMAC, Mentorship Programs for Teachers. The public comment period is from October 30, 2018 to December 7, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.65.4 NMAC, Teacher Leader Development Framework. The public comment period is from October 30, 2018 to December 7, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.29.17 NMAC, New Mexico Computer Science Standards. The public comment period is from October 30, 2018 to December 6, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Thursday, December, 6, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed amendments to 6.80.4 NMAC, Charter School Application and Appeal Requirements. The public comment period is from October 30, 2018 to December 4, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.19.8 NMAC, Grading of Public Schools and the proposed repeal of 6.19.1 NMAC, Public School Accountability: General Provisions. The public comment period is from October 30, 2018 to December 3, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). The public hearing will be held on Monday, December 3, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.75.2 NMAC, Relating to the Public Education Department Instructional Material Bureau. The public comment period is from September 11, 2018 to October 16, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.61.9 NMAC, Certificates of Endorsement Waiver. The public comment period is from August 14, 2018 to September 19, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.60.8 NMAC, Background Checks for Educator Licensure. The public comment period is from August 14, 2018 to September 19, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.60.3 NMAC, Alternative Licensure. The public comment period is from August 14, 2018 to September 19, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.10.7 NMAC, Statewide Standardized Testing Security Issues and Irregularities to be replaced with 6.10.7 NMAC, Standardized Testing Procedures and Requirements. The public comment period is from August 14, 2018 to September 17, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held on Monday, September 17, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.63.17 NMAC, Licensure for Attendance Coaches Pre K-12. The public comment period is from Tuesday July 24, 2018 to Monday, August 27, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held on Monday, August 27, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

TERMINATED

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) gives notice that it is terminating rulemaking for 6.63.17 NMAC, Licensure for Attendance Coaches Pre K-12 as published in Issue 10 of the New Mexico Register, May 29, 2018, pursuant to Subsection C of Section 14-4-5 NMSA 1978.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed amendment to 6.31.2 NMAC, Children with Disabilities/Gifted Children. The public comment period is from July 10, 2018 to August 16, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Minor, Nonsubstantive Correction to 6.11.2 NMAC, Rights and Responsibilities of the Public Schools and Public School Students.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal of 6.19.7 NMAC, High School Readiness Assessment System for Career and College to be replaced with 6.19.7 NMAC, Demonstration of Competency for High School Graduation. The public comment period is from May 29, 2018 to July 3, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.19.9 NMAC, Early Literacy Remediation, Interventions, and Parental Engagement. The public comment period is from March 27, 2018 to May 17, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.65.3 NMAC, Educator Preparation Program Accountability. The public comment period is from March 27, 2018 to May 1, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed amendment to 6.11.2 NMAC, Rights and Responsibilities of the Public Schools and Public School Students. The public comment period is from March 13, 2018 to April 19, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed new rule 6.30.13 NMAC, Early College High Schools. The public comment period is from March 13, 2018 to April 23, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held on Monday, April 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.41.4 NMAC, Standards for Providing Transportation to Eligible Students. The public comment period is from January 30, 2018 to March 5, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held on Monday, March 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of TERMINATION of the public rule hearing scheduled for February 19, 2018 on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.41.4 NMAC, Standards for Providing Transportation to Eligible Students. The proposed repeal and replace of 6.41.4 NMAC, as previously published in the New Mexico Register, the Albuquerque Journal, the Sunshine Portal, and on the PED website on January 16, 2018 is being terminated. Terminated on January 29, 2018.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.41.4 NMAC, Standards for Providing Transportation to Eligible Students. The public comment period is from Tuesday, January 16 to Monday, February 19 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held on Monday, February 19, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal of 6.29.2 NMAC, Arts Education, to be replaced by 6.29.2 NMAC, New Mexico Core Arts Standards. The public comment period is from Tuesday, November 28 to Friday, January 5, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to obtain input on the proposed repeal and replace of 6.32.2 NMAC, Guidelines for Implementing Bilingual Multicultural Education Programs. The initial public comment period was March 28, 2017 to August 9, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. The PED reopened public comment on September 1, 2017. The public comment period ended on December 5, 2017 at 5 p.m. The comment window ended on December 5, 2017 at 5 p.m. Public hearing is December 5, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mabry Hall.

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