New Mexico Register / Volume XXXV, Issue 9 / May 7, 2024
NOTICE
OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
Public Hearing
The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED)
gives notice on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, that it will conduct a public hearing for
the following proposed rulemaking on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 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:
Repeal
of 6.19.7 NMAC, Demonstration of Competency for High School Graduation
New
rule 6.29.18 NMAC, Braille Standards
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
6.19.7 NMAC, Demonstration of Competency for
High School Graduation
Explanation: At the close of
the 2024 Legislative Session, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law
House Bill 171. This legislation removed demonstration of competency as a
requirement for high school graduation. The proposed repeal would align New
Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) with current statute.
Summary: The proposed repeal eliminates from NMAC demonstration
of competency as required for high school graduation.
Statutory
Authority: Sections 9-24-8,
22-2-1, 22-2-2, and 22-2C-3 NMSA 1978.
6.29.18 NMAC, Braille Standards
Explanation: The proposed rule establishes standards
specifically designed to support students who are blind or visually impaired in
developing braille literacy across all school subjects.
Summary: The rule outlines standards for learning environments
and defines the roles and responsibilities of educators working with students
who are blind or visually impaired. It modifies existing New Mexico content
standards to integrate braille literacy comprehensively, ensuring that it is
supported across all subject areas.
Statutory
Authority: Sections 9-24-8, 22-2-1, and 22-15-26 to
22-15-31 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 Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
The PED encourages early submission of written comments.
Public
Comment Period
The
public comment period is from Tuesday, May 7, 2024, to Tuesday, June 11, 2024,
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 Policy 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.