Section 3. Statutory Authority

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NMAC › Title 6 (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION) › Chapter 29 (STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE) › Part 6 (HEALTH EDUCATION) › Section 3

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A. Section 22-2-2 NMSA 1978 grants the authority and responsibility for the assessment and evaluation of public schools, state-supported educational institutions and educational programs conducted in state institutions other than New Mexico military institute. B. Section 22-2-2 NMSA 1978 directs the department to set graduation expectations and hold schools accountable. Section 22-2C-3 NMSA 1978 requires the department to adopt academic content and performance standards and to measure the performance of public schools in New Mexico.

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