Section 22-2-8 - School standards. - New Mexico Statutes

22-2-8. School standards.

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.