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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. The “Black education advisory council” is created as an advisory council to the secretary. The secretary shall appoint no more than twenty-three members to the council who are knowledgeable about and interested in the education of Black students, including:
(1) three current teachers or school administrators of public schools;
(2) three current teachers or school administrators of charter schools;
(3) two representatives of post-secondary education, including one representative of teacher preparation programs, appointed in collaboration with the higher education department;
(4) three parents of currently enrolled students in public schools, appointed in collaboration with the office on African American affairs;
(5) three students currently attending a public secondary school, appointed in collaboration with the office on African American affairs;
(6) one representative of the higher education department;
(7) one representative of the office on African American affairs;
(8) one representative of the developmental disabilities planning council; and
(9) representatives of Black cultural, community and business organizations, other community and business organizations and other interested persons.
B. The secretary shall give due regard to geographic representation. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary.
C. The council shall elect a chair and such other officers as it deems necessary.
D. The council shall meet as necessary, but at least twice each year.
E. Members of the council who are not paid with public money are entitled to receive per diem and mileage but shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance for their service on the council.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 22. Public Schools § 22-23C-3. Black education advisory council appointed - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-22-public-schools/nm-st-sect-22-23c-3/
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