N.M. Code R. § 6.30.13.10 - APPLICATION

A. ECHS applicants shall meet all of the qualifications listed in 6.30.13.9 NMAC. Schools seeking initial designation as a department-approved ECHS shall submit an application on the department-designated form by July 1 of the year in which they seek to begin operating as an ECHS.

B. The initial application shall include:

(1) a description of the proposed pathways;

(2) a description of the proposed workforce-recognized credential for each pathway;

(3) the projected number of students to be served;

(4) a description of outreach and recruiting processes that incorporate targeted efforts to reach underrepresented populations;

(5) a memorandum of understanding with at least one postsecondary partner that includes evidence of dual credit course offerings and support structures;

(6) documentation of a partnership with at least one workforce partner that includes evidence of meaningful work-based learning experiences;

(7) a sustainability plan that addresses continuing financial support and the support of the school board or governing body;

(8) assurances that all district and school personnel are knowledgeable of the requirements to comply with 6.30.13 NMAC; and

(9) evidence of tribal consultation to satisfy the goals of Article 23A NMSA 1978 including documentation of tribal consultation submitted annually to the department.

C. The department shall review initial applications for approval and confirm application acceptance or rejection by no later than August 1. Schools not receiving initial approval may request reconsideration which may be granted at the discretion of the department.

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N.M. Code R. § 6.30.13.10

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 09, May 15, 2018, eff. 5/15/2018