2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 22: Public Schools
Article 23B: Hispanic Education, 22-23B-1 through 22-23B-6
Section 22-23B-2: Purpose.


NM Stat § 22-23B-2 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

22-23B-2. Purpose.

The purpose of the Hispanic Education Act is to:

A. provide for the study, development and implementation of educational systems that affect the educational success of Hispanic students to close the achievement gap and increase graduation rates;

B. encourage and foster parental involvement in the education of their children; and

C. provide mechanisms for parents, community and business organizations, public schools, school districts, charter schools, public post-secondary educational institutions, the department and state and local policymakers to work together to improve educational opportunities for Hispanic students for the purpose of closing the achievement gap, increasing graduation rates and increasing post-secondary enrollment, retention and completion.

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