New Mexico Statutes Chapter 22. Public Schools § 22-23B-2. Purpose

A. provide for the study, development and implementation of educational systems that affect the academic success of Hispanic students to increase graduation rates and ensure lifelong success;

B. protect and preserve New Mexico's heritage Spanish language and culture;

C. encourage and foster parental involvement in the education of their children;  and

D. provide mechanisms for parents;  community, community-based and business organizations;  public schools;  school districts;  charter schools;  public post-secondary educational institutions;  the higher education department;  the public education department;  and state and local policymakers to work together to improve educational opportunities for Hispanic students for the purpose of increasing graduation rates, increasing post-secondary enrollment, retention and completion and ensuring lifelong success.