N.M. Stat. § 21-1-26.12

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§ 21-1-26.12. Educational needs and guidelines; accountability reports

Official statutory text

A. The higher education department shall, through consultation with all public post-secondary educational institutions, develop and publish a statement of statewide educational needs and guidelines to assist the institutions in the development or modification of institutional strategic plans. The department may conduct studies of statewide educational needs and make recommendations to the governor, the legislature and public post-secondary educational institutions.

B. All public post-secondary educational institutions, including off- campus instruction programs and learning centers, shall:

(1) approve and submit accountability reports prepared in accordance with the statewide public agenda; and

(2) submit budgets for review no later than August 1 each year for the following fiscal year.

Status: in_force

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