TITLE 6 PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

CHAPTER 12 PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION - HEALTH AND SAFETY

PART 15 PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS, EXECUTIVE ORDERS, AND DEPARTMENT GUIDANCE

6.12.15.1 ISSUING AGENCY: Public Education Department hereinafter the department.

[6.12.15.1 NMAC – N, 10/13/2021; A, 7/31/2023]

6.12.15.2 SCOPE: The provisions of this regulation apply to all public schools in New Mexico.

[6.12.15.2 NMAC - N, 10/13/2021]

6.12.15.3 STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 9-24-8, 12-10-10, 22-2-1, and 22-2-2 NMSA 1978.

[6.12.15.3 NMAC - N, 10/13/2021]

6.12.15.4 DURATION: Permanent.

[6.12.15.4 NMAC - N, 10/13/2021]

6.12.15.5 EFFECTIVE DATE: October 13, 2021, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

[6.12.15.5 NMAC - N, 10/13/2021]

6.12.15.6 OBJECTIVE: This rule establishes the requirements for public schools to adhere to public health orders, executive orders, and department guidance.

[6.12.15.6 NMAC – N, 10/13/2021; A, 7/31/2023]

6.12.15.7 DEFINITIONS: [RESERVED]

6.12.15.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOLS:

A. School districts and charter schools shall follow all public health orders, executive orders, and department guidance for the operation of schools, school sponsored activities, and school premises, including school transportation; and

B. School districts and charter schools shall honor tribal sovereignty and abide by applicable tribal public health orders, tribal executive orders, and tribal council resolutions.

[6.12.15.8 NMAC – N, 10/13/2021; A, 7/31/2023]

6.12.15.9 [RESERVED]

6.12.15.10 [RESERVED]

6.12.15.11 [RESERVED]

6.12.15.12 [RESERVED]

HISTORY OF 6.12.15 NMAC: [RESERVED]