New Mexico Register / Volume XXXIV,
Issue 9 / May 16, 2023
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
Public
Hearing
The
New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) gives notice that it will conduct
a public hearing for the following proposed rulemaking on Wednesday, June 21,
2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (MDT) in Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry
Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Ave., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501:
·
Amendment to 6.29.5 NMAC, English Language Development;
·
Amendment to 6.32.2
NMAC, Guidelines for Implementing Bilingual Multicultural Education Programs;
·
Repeal and replace of 6.63.8
NMAC, Licensure in Athletic Coaching, 7-12; and
·
New rule 6.2.9
NMAC, Public Education Commission State Charter School Procedures
·
Repeal and replace of 6.2.8 NMAC, Operational Bylaws of the
Professional Practices and Standards Council
The
PED will give a verbal summary statement, on record, at the hearing.
The
purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on the proposed
rulemaking. Attendees who wish to provide public comment on record will be
given three minutes to make a statement concerning the proposed rulemaking. To
submit written comment, please see the Public Comment section of this notice.
Explanation
of Purpose of Rulemaking, Summary of Text, and Statutory Authority, by Proposed
Rule
6.29.5 NMAC, English
Language Development
·
Explanation: The purpose of the
proposed rulemaking is to formalize instructional requirements for designated
and integrated English language development as outlined in federal obligations
to English language learners.
·
Summary: The proposed
repeal and replace of this rule adds description for designated and integrated
English language development and includes updates necessary under new
rulemaking guidelines.
·
Statutory
Authority: Sections 9-24-8, 22-2-1, 22-2-2, and 22-2C-3 NMSA
1978.
6.32.2 NMAC, Guidelines for implementing
Bilingual Multicultural Education Programs
·
Explanation: The purpose of the proposed rulemaking is to
establish an opportunity for students who do not speak their heritage language
to obtain instruction with a focus on language acquisition prior to receiving
content instruction in the home/heritage language of the Bilingual
Multicultural Education Program.
·
Summary: The proposed
repeal and replace of this rule adds language acquisition as an option under
instructional requirements and includes updates necessary under new rulemaking
guidelines.
·
Statutory
Authority: Sections 9-24-8,
22-2-1, 22-2-2, 22-23-1 NMSA 1978.
6.63.8 NMAC, Licensure in Athletic Coaching,
7-12
·
Explanation: The purpose of the proposed rulemaking is to align
existing coaching licensure requirements with legislation.
·
Summary: The proposed
repeal and replace of this rule mandates current certification cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, including use of an automated external defibrillator, for all
licensed coaches.
·
Statutory
Authority: Sections 9-24-8,
22-2-1, and 22-2-2 NMSA 1978.
6.2.9
NMAC, Public Education Commission State Charter School Procedures
·
Explanation: The purpose of the proposed rulemaking is to
establish the procedures, forms, and protocols in relation to state-chartered
charter schools.
·
Summary: The proposed new
rule establishes the Public Education Commission state charter school
procedures, including for the review and evaluation of
state charter school applications and renewals.
·
Statutory
Authority: Sections 9-24-8,
22-2-1, and 22-2-2, and 22-8B-5.3 NMSA 1978.
6.2.8
NMAC, Operational Bylaws of the Professional Practices and Standards Council
·
Explanation: The purpose of the proposed rulemaking is to change
the rule’s chapter name from, “State Board of Education Commission and Advisory
Boards,” to, “Public Education Department Commissions and Advisory Boards.”
This is to align this rule’s chapter name with the new proposed rule, 6.2.9
NMAC, Public Education Commission State Charter School Procedures.
·
Summary: The proposed
repeal and replace changes the rule’s chapter name and has technical cleanup.
·
Statutory
Authority: Sections 9-24-8,
22-2-1, and 22-2-2 NMSA 1978.
No
technical information served as a basis for this proposed rule change.
Public
Comment
Interested
parties may provide comment at the public hearing or
may submit written comments by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Mailing
Address
Policy
and Legislative Affairs Division
New
Mexico Public Education Department
300
Don Gaspar Avenue, Room 121
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
E-Mail Address
Rule.Feedback@ped.nm.gov
Written
comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. (MDT) on Wednesday, June 21,
2023. The PED encourages the early submission of written comments.
Public
Comment Period
The
public comment period is from Tuesday, May 16, 2023, to Wednesday, June 21,
2023, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). The PED will review all feedback received during the public
comment period and issue communication regarding a final decision of the proposed
rulemaking at a later date.
Copies of the proposed rules may be obtained
from Denise Terrazas at (505) 470-5303 during regular business hours or may be
accessed through the PED Police and Legislative Affairs webpage titled,
“Proposed Rules,” at http://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/policy-innovation-measurement/rule-notification/,
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 Denise
Terrazas at (505) 470-5303 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.