2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 22 - Public Schools
Article 32 - Community Schools
Section 22-32-3 - Community schools initiatives; school improvement functions; requirements.

22-32-3. Community schools initiatives; school improvement functions; requirements.

A. A community schools initiative may be created in any public school in the state.

B. A community schools initiative shall include the following core set of strategies and opportunities to strengthen behavior for all students:

(1) extended learning programs, including after-school programs and summer programs;

(2) school-based or school-linked health care;

(3) opportunities for families to acquire skills to promote early learning and childhood development;

(4) school and community-resource partnerships with an integrated focus on academics and other social, health and familial support;

(5) social, health, nutrition and mental health services and support for children, family members and community members; and

(6) case management for students in need of comprehensive support in academics, attendance and behavior.

C. A community schools initiative shall include the following:

(1) a lead partner agency, including a public or private agency or community-based organization, to help coordinate programs and services;

(2) an assessment of community resources informed by students, families and community and school leaders that relates to the effective delivery of core services on site; and

(3) the implementation of an independently evaluated, evidence-based or results-based model of integrated student services and comprehensive supports that is proven to increase student achievement.

History: Laws 2013, ch. 16, 3; 2017, ch. 66, 2.