N.M. Admin. Code § 6.27.30.16 - SPECIALTY CLASSROOMS

A. Science education:

(1) For grades pre-kindergarten through 6, provide storage space for science equipment and materials. No additional classroom space is required.

(2) For grades 7 through 12, 4 net sf/student of the planned school program capacity or current enrollment for science is required. The space shall not be smaller than 800 net sf. The space shall have science fixtures and equipment, in accordance with the standard equipment and technology necessary to meet the educational requirements of the public education department. If an alternate science learning method is used by a school district, the district shall verify the appropriate alternate fixtures and equipment to the council. Provide at least 96 net sf for securable, well-ventilated storage/prep space for each science room having science fixtures and equipment. Storage/prep room(s) may be combined and shared between more than one classroom.

B. Art education.

A school facility shall have classroom space to deliver art education programs, including dance, music, theatre/drama, and visual arts programs, or have access to an alternate learning method. Art education classroom space(s) may be used for other instruction.

(1) Early education. If applicable, art education programs may be accommodated within a general use classroom.

(2) Elementary school. Art education programs may be accommodated within a general use or dedicated art classroom. Classroom space(s) for art education shall not be smaller than 800 nsf. Provide additional dedicated art program storage of at least 60 net sf per facility. Dedicated art classrooms, excluding performing arts, shall have a sink.

(3) Middle school/junior high school. Classroom space(s) for art education programs shall have no less than 4 net sf/student and shall not be smaller than 800 nsf. Provide additional ancillary space for group music practice, individual music practice room(s), specialized storage/library rooms, and office(s). Dedicated art classrooms, excluding performing arts, shall have a sink.

(4) High school. Classroom space(s) for art education programs shall have no less than 5 net sf/student and shall not be smaller than 800 nsf. Provide additional ancillary space for group music practice, individual music practice room(s), specialized storage/library rooms, and office(s). Dedicated art classrooms, excluding performing arts, shall have a sink.

(5) Combination school. A combination school shall provide the elements of the grades served by Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) above without duplication.

C. Career technical education.

(1) Early education and elementary school. No requirement.

(2) Middle school/junior high school. Career technical education programs shall have no less than 3 net sf/student. Additional space for specialized curriculum, equipment and technology requirements, and safety zones shall be included. Each program lab or classroom space shall not be smaller than 800 net sf.

(3) High school. Career technical education programs space shall have no less than 4 net sf/student. Additional adequate space for specialized curriculum, equipment and technology requirements, and safety zones shall be included. Each program lab or classroom space shall not be smaller than 800 net sf.

(4) Combination school. A combination school shall provide the elements of the grades served by Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) above without duplication, but meeting the higher standards.

D. Technology education. A school facility shall have space (computer labs) to deliver educational programs in technology or have access to an alternate delivery method (one-to-one devices). This requirement may be distributed throughout other program spaces.

(1) Early education. No requirement.

(2) Elementary school. Provide space that meets 3 net sf/student of the planned school program capacity or current enrollment, with no less than 700 net sf.

(3) Middle school/junior high school. Provide space that meets at least 3 net sf/student of the planned school program capacity or current enrollment, with no less than 800 net sf.

(4) High school. Provide space that meets 3 net sf/student of the planned school program capacity or current enrollment, with no less than 900 net sf.

(5) Combination school. A combination school shall provide the elements of the grades served by Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) above without duplication, but meeting the higher standards.

E. Alternate delivery method. If an alternate delivery method is used by a school for instruction, the space used for the alternate method may be approved following review by the council.

Notes

N.M. Admin. Code § 6.27.30.16

6.27.30.16 NMAC - N, 9/1/02; A, 8/31/05; A, 12/14/07; A, 7/15/10, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXX, Issue 23, December 17, 2019, eff. 12/17/2019, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXVI, Issue 01, January 14, 2025, eff. 1/14/2025