# 6.29.9.3 NMAC: Section 3. Statutory Authority

> New Mexico · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T6_C29_P9_S3

## Section

- **Citation:** 6.29.9.3 NMAC
- **Heading:** Section 3. Statutory Authority
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NMAC / Title 6 (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION) / Chapter 29 (STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE) / Part 9 (PHYSICAL EDUCATION) / Section 3

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [6.29.9.1 NMAC Section 1. Issuing Agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T6_C29_P9_S1.md)
- [6.29.9.2 NMAC Section 2. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T6_C29_P9_S2.md)
- [6.29.9.3 NMAC Section 3. Statutory Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T6_C29_P9_S3.md)
- [6.29.9.5 NMAC Section 5. Effective Date](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T6_C29_P9_S5.md)
- [6.29.9.6 NMAC Section 6. Objective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T6_C29_P9_S6.md)
- [6.29.9.7 NMAC Section 7. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T6_C29_P9_S7.md)

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