2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 21: State and Private Education Institutions
Article 1: General Provisions Relating to State Educational Institutions, 21-1-1 through 21-1-45
Section 21-1-44: School leadership institute; created; purpose.

21-1-44. School leadership institute; created; purpose.

A. The "school leadership institute" is created and is administratively attached to the higher education department. The department shall provide administrative services for the institute. The institute shall provide a comprehensive and cohesive framework for preparing, mentoring and providing professional development for principals and other public school leaders.

B. The institute shall offer at least the following programs:

(1) licensure preparation for aspiring principals;

(2) mentoring for new principals and other public school leaders;

(3) intensive support for principals at schools in need of improvement;

(4) professional development for aspiring superintendents; and

(5) mentoring for new superintendents.

C. The institute shall partner with state agencies, institutions of higher education and professional associations to identify and recruit candidates for the institute.