New Mexico Register / Volume XXXIII,
Issue 22 / November 29, 2022
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 Tuesday, January 3,
2023, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (MDT) in Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca
Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Ave., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501:
·
Repeal and replace of 6.60.6 NMAC, Continuing Licensure for Licensed
Educator in New Mexico;
·
Amendment to 6.60.7
NMAC, Educator Licensure Application Fee
·
Repeal and replace of 6.69.4
NMAC, Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers; and
·
Repeal and replace of 6.69.5
NMAC, Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Librarian-Teachers
The
location of the public hearing is subject to change due to concerns surrounding
COVID-19. Continuous updates on hearing changes will be provided on the PED
website. 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. Written comment will
also be accepted at the hearing.
Explanation
of Purpose of Proposed Rulemaking
The
purpose of the proposed rulemaking is to establish an educator licensure advancement
pathway that phases out the professional development dossier and implements an
advancement program comprising a series of five micro-credentials – classroom
environment, multi-layered system of supports, assessment literacy, culturally
and linguistically responsive instruction, and family engagement – that align
with the department-approved educator evaluation system, Elevate NM.
Summary
of Text by Proposed Rule
6.60.6 NMAC, Continuing
Licensure for Licensed Educator in New Mexico. The proposed repeal and replace of this rule adds definitions, establishes requirements for advancement
of educator licensure, and makes technical changes for concision. The proposed
rule would also attempt to equalize certain licensure requirements for in-state-teachers
and out-of-state teachers.
6.60.7 NMAC, Educator Licensure Application Fee.
The proposed repeal
and replace of this rule adds the fee educators would
be required to pay for the educator licensure advancement program and makes
technical changes for concision.
6.69.4 NMAC, Performance
Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers. The proposed repeal and replace of this rule adds definitions, addresses technical requirements for
advancement between level 1 and level 2 educator licensure, and makes technical
changes for concision.
6.69.5 NMAC, Performance
Evaluation System Requirements for Librarian-Teachers. The proposed repeal and replace of this rule adds definitions, addresses technical requirements for
advancement between level 1 and level 2 librarian-teacher licensure, and makes
technical changes for concision.
Statutory
Authorizations by Proposed Rule
6.60.6 NMAC, Continuing Licensure for Licensed
Educator in New Mexico. Sections 9-24-8,
22-2-1, 22-2-2, 22-2-8.1, and 22-10A-3 NMSA 1978
6.60.7 NMAC, Educator Licensure Application Fee.
Sections 22-2-1,
22-8-44, and 22-10A-3 NMSA 1978
6.69.4 NMAC, Performance Evaluation System
Requirements for Teachers. Sections 9-24-8, 22-2-1, 22-2-2, 22-2-8.1, and
22-10A-3 NMSA 1978
6.69.5 NMAC, Performance Evaluation System Requirements
for Librarian-Teachers. Sections 9-24-8,
22-2-1, 22-2-2, and 22-10A-3 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
Fax
Number
(505)
827-6520
Written
comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. (MDT) on Tuesday, January 3,
2023. The PED encourages the early submission of written comments.
Public
Comment Period
The
public comment period is from Tuesday, November 29, 2022, to Tuesday, January
3, 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 Gregory Frostad at (505) 470-5752 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 Gregory
Frostad at (505) 470-5752 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.