New Mexico Register / Volume XXXV,
Issue 23 / December 10, 2024
AMENDED NOTICE OF
PROPOSED RULEMAKING
Public Hearing
The hearing date and public comment period
previously published in Issue 21 on Nov. 5, 2024, is being changed and this
rule will now be heard on Friday, January 10, 2025, rather than on the
originally noticed hearing date of December 6, 2024.
The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED)
gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing for the following proposed
rulemaking on Friday, January 10, 2025, 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 of 6.29.1 NMAC, General Provisions
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
6.29.1 NMAC, General Provisions
Explanation: The proposed amendment would align the rule with legislation enacted
during the 2024 legislative session, HB171, Graduation Requirements, and SB137,
School Board Training, and revise provisions regarding special education
modified diplomas. New proposed language to the amendment further clarifies
school board training requirements and provisions regarding modified diplomas.
Summary: The proposed amendment would update graduation requirements,
school board and governing council
training requirements, and available diploma
options for students in special education. New proposed language to the
amendment refines school board training terminology and details provisions regarding
modified diplomas.
Statutory Authority: Sections 9-24-8, 22-2-1, 22-2-2, 22-2-2.1,
22-2C-3, 22-2C-4, 22-5-13, 22-13-1.1, and 22-13-14 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 Friday, January 10, 2024. The PED encourages the early
submission of written comments.
Public Comment Period
The public comment period is from Tuesday, December
10, 2024 to Friday, January 10, 2025, 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 rule 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.