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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 22. Public Schools § 22-2-8. School standards

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The state board [department] shall prescribe standards for all public schools in the state. A copy of these standards shall be furnished by the department to each local school board, local superintendent and school principal. The standards shall include standards for the following areas:

A. curriculum, including academic content and performance standards;

B. organization and administration of education;

C. the keeping of records, including financial records prescribed by the department;

D. membership accounting;

E. teacher preparation;

F. the physical condition of public school buildings and grounds; and

G. educational facilities of public schools, including laboratories and libraries.

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