New Mexico Statutes Chapter 22. Public Schools § 22-15F-4. Purpose of school; school exempt from certain provisions of the Charter Schools Act

A. The commission may charter a “New Mexico school for the arts” as a statewide residential state-chartered charter school for grades nine through twelve to offer intensive preprofessional instruction in the performing and visual arts combined with a strong academic program that leads to a New Mexico diploma of excellence.

B. The school and the board are subject to all the provisions of the Charter Schools Act, except Subsection K of Section 22-8B-4 NMSA 1978 and Section 22-8B-4.1 NMSA 1978. The school shall not charge tuition, except as otherwise provided in the Public School Code. The school shall be supported by state funds in the same manner as other charter high schools authorized by the commission.