New Mexico Statutes 22-13-3. Early childhood education programs required
A. In accordance with state board [department] regulations, every local school board shall establish and conduct early childhood education programs.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 22-13-3
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
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B. The state board [department] shall adopt and promulgate regulations providing (1) minimum standards for the conduct of early childhood education programs; and
(2) qualifications of any person teaching in those programs.
C. The cost of operating early childhood education programs shall be included in the budget prepared for the school district.
D. As used in this section, “early childhood education programs” means kindergarten programs for every child who has attained his fifth birthday prior to September 1 of the school year, except for those children who are eligible for and participating in federal headstart programs in any class B county with a population in excess of ninety-five thousand, established by a local school board for the development or enrichment of persons within the school district.
E. The provisions of this section shall be effective with the 1988-89 school year, and waivers may be granted upon the request of the parent or legal guardian pursuant to Section 22-12-2 N.M. Stat. Ann..