N.M. Admin. Code § 6.27.31.14 - SPECIALTY CLASSROOMS

A. Science:

(1) For elementary schools, no additional space is required beyond the classroom requirement. This space is included in the academic classroom requirement and may be used for other instruction.

(2) For middle school and high school:

(a) NMSD science classroom. At least 12.5 net sf/student, but not less than 900 net sf. The space shall have science fixtures and equipment necessary to meet the educational requirements of the special purpose school.

(b) NMSBVI science classroom. At least 13 net sf/student, but not less than 900 net sf. The space shall have science fixtures and equipment, necessary to meet the educational requirements of the special purpose school.

(3) If an alternate science learning method is used by a special purpose school, the school shall verify the appropriate alternate fixtures and equipment to the council. Provide at least 80 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. Intensive support classroom. If an intensive support education space is provided and the space is required to support educational programs, services, and curricula, the space shall be at least 150 net sf/student occupant, but not less than 450 net sf. When the need is demonstrated additional space in the classroom shall be provided with, or students shall have an accessible route to; an accessible unisex restroom with one toilet, sink, washer/dryer and shower stall/tub, and at least 15 net sf of storage. When the need is demonstrated in 7^th grade classrooms and above, a kitchenette with at least 15 net sf of storage shall be provided.

C. Art education programs. A special purpose school facility shall have classroom space to deliver art education programs, including dance, music, theatre/drama, and visual arts in accordance with the school's educational program, or have access to an alternate learning method. Classroom space(s) for art education shall not be smaller 650 net sf. Art education classroom space(s) may be included in the academic classroom requirement and may be used for other instruction.

(1) Elementary school. Art education programs may be accommodated within a general use or dedicated art classroom. A special purpose elementary school art program shall not be less than 5 net sf/elementary school student.

(2) NMSD middle school/high school art education program shall not be less than 10 net sf/middle or high school student.

(3) NMSBVI art education program shall not be less than 12.5 net sf/middle or high school student.

D. Expanded core curriculum. Space shall be provided that may include classrooms, industrial, or other types of spaces to support the expanded core curriculum, or access to alternative learning methods shall be provided.

(1) The NMSD expanded core program space shall not be less than 3,000 net sf plus 18 net sf/student in grades 7 through 12.

(2) The NMSBVI expanded core program space shall not be at less than 3,500 net sf plus 22 net sf/student in grades 1 through 12.

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

E. Technology-aided instruction. A special purpose school facility shall have space to deliver educational technology-aided instructional programs or have access to an alternate learning method. This requirement may be distributed throughout other program spaces within the facility.

(1) NMSD. Provide space that meets 8 net sf/student of the planned school program capacity, with not less than 650 net sf.

(2) NMSBVI. Provide space that meets 7.5 net sf/student of the planned school program capacity, with not less than 650 net sf.

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

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

Notes

N.M. Admin. Code § 6.27.31.14

6.27.31.14 NMAC - N, 09/14/12