N.M. Admin. Code § 6.30.19.9 - PROGRAM ELEMENTS FOR PURPLE STAR PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY FAMILIES

A public school that enrolls military-connected students shall submit to the department with their purple star school application evidence the school has fulfilled the following requirements:

A. The public school applicant shall designate a staff member to serve as the school MPOC.

(1) The MPOC shall complete professional development provided by the school on the unique needs of military students and families utilizing training materials from the military child education coalition website.

(2) The MPOC shall support military-connected students and their families by:

(a) serving as the point of contact and working collaboratively between military connected students, their families, the school, and military personnel;

(b) maintaining familiarity with enrollment and withdrawal procedures, records transfer, existing community and installation resources, and student supports; and

(c) providing additional resources for school personnel on issues related to military-connected students.

B. The public school applicant shall include a page on the school website for resources and information for military families, which may include:

(1) Relocation information, such as overview of school environment, extracurricular activities, tutoring, student codes of conduct, and key staff contacts such as the MPOC;

(2) Details on enrollment and registration procedures, including:

(a) enrollment for military families;

(b) transfer information;

(c) documentation checklist for student records, transcripts, and residency; and

(d) eligibility requirements for free state funded public school pre-kindergarten;

(3) Withdrawal procedures;

(4) Information on the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children;

(5) Information on special education services and Section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973;

(6) Information on available student counseling and support services; and

(7) Opportunities for parental involvement and engagement.

C. The public school applicant shall provide a list of resources describing the available academic, social and emotional supports to assist military-connected students which may include, but are not limited to the following:

(1) academic advisement and interventions;

(2) school-based, student-led transition programs;

(3) peer-support systems;

(4) new student orientation to the school environment and procedures;

(5) social events or welcoming activities organized throughout the school year to help military-connected students and families learn about the school culture, routines, and surrounding community; and

(6) military recognition events.

D. The public school applicant shall submit a resolution supporting military students to its local school board or charter school governing council and the public school's application to become a purple star public school.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 6.30.19.9

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXVI, Issue 12, June 24, 2025, eff. 6/24/2025