Section 22-2-1 - Secretary and department; general powers. - New Mexico Statutes

22-2-1. Secretary and department; general powers.

A.     The secretary is the governing authority and shall have control, management and direction of all public schools, except as otherwise provided by law.

B.     The department may:

(1)     adopt, promulgate and enforce rules to exercise its authority and the authority of the secretary;

(2)     enter into contracts to carry out its duties;

(3)     apply to the district court for an injunction, writ of mandamus or other appropriate relief to enforce the provisions of the Public School Code [22-1-1 NMSA 1978] or rules promulgated pursuant to the Public School Code; and

(4)     waive provisions of the Public School Code as authorized by law.