New Mexico Register / Volume XXXIV,
Issue 12 / June 27, 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 Monday, July 31,
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 6.10.7
NMAC, Standardized Testing Procedures and Requirements
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
6.10.7 NMAC, Standardized
Testing Procedures and Requirements
Explanation: The purpose of the proposed rulemaking is to include
standardized testing requirements for virtual programs and update requirements
for District Test Coordinators.
Summary:
The proposed amendment
requires virtual programs to test students in person and requires District Test
Coordinators to follow department guidance to assign appropriate tests and
accommodations for English learners and students with disabilities.
Statutory
Authority: Sections 9-24-8, 22-2-1, 22-2-2, and 22-13-6.1 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 or e-mail.
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 Monday, July 31, 2023.
The PED encourages the early submission of written comments.
Public
Comment Period
The
public comment period is from Tuesday, June 27, 2023, to Monday, July 31, 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.