N.M. Stat. § 22-2-8
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§ 22-2-8. School standards
Official statutory text
The state board [department] shall prescribe standards for all public schools in the state. A copy of these standards shall be furnished by the department to each local school board, local superintendent and school principal. The standards shall include standards for the following areas:
A. curriculum, including academic content and performance standards;
B. organization and administration of education;
C. the keeping of records, including financial records prescribed by the department;
D. membership accounting;
E. teacher preparation;
F. the physical condition of public school buildings and grounds; and
G. educational facilities of public schools, including laboratories and libraries.
A. curriculum, including academic content and performance standards;
B. organization and administration of education;
C. the keeping of records, including financial records prescribed by the department;
D. membership accounting;
E. teacher preparation;
F. the physical condition of public school buildings and grounds; and
G. educational facilities of public schools, including laboratories and libraries.
Status: in_force
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