N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.83 - STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

Other staff requirements:

A. All CYFD background check requirements governing criminal records clearances must remain in effect while a program is accredited.

B. When a prospective employee that will work with or have access to youth has not lived in the United States continuously for the five years prior to hire, the CTC must obtain the equivalent of a criminal records and background clearance from any country in which the prospective employee has lived within the last five years, for a period longer than one year.

C. If the CTC receives reliable evidence that indicates that an employee or prospective employee poses an unreasonable risk, as defined or pursuant to Subsection W of Section 8.8.3.7 NMAC, the CTC may not hire the prospective employee or retain the employee.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.83

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024