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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 22: Public Schools
Article 13: Courses of Instruction and School Programs, 22-13-1 through 22-13-32
Section 22-13-12: Approved driver-education courses.

Universal Citation:
NM Stat § 22-13-12 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis)
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22-13-12. Approved driver-education courses.

A. The state board [department] or its designated representative shall adopt and promulgate minimum standards for approved driver-education and motorcycle driver-education courses taught in any school in the state.

B. A driver-education or motorcycle driver-education course shall provide to students legally entitled to operate the type of motor vehicle involved, classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel or on-the-motorcycle training in the safe operation of the motor vehicle.

C. An approved driver-education or motorcycle driver-education course is a course of instruction certified by the state superintendent [secretary] as meeting the minimum standards for such a driver-education course adopted by the state board [department] or its designated representative.

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