New Mexico § 22-2-1 Secretary and department; general powers

New Mexico Statutes

§ 22-2-1 — Secretary and department; general powers

New Mexico § 22-2-1

Ch. 22Public Schools

Art. 2Public Education Department and Commission

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 22-2-1 (2026).

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A. The secretary is the governing authority and shall have control, management and direction of all public schools, except as otherwise provided by law. B. The department may:

(1)adopt, promulgate and enforce rules to exercise its authority and the authority of the secretary;

(2)enter into contracts to carry out its duties;

(3)apply to the district court for an injunction, writ of mandamus or other appropriate relief to enforce the provisions of the Public School Code [Chapter 22 [except Article 5A] NMSA 1978] or rules promulgated pursuant to the Public School Code; and (4) waive provisions of the Public School Code as authorized by law.

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A. The secretary is the governing authority and shall have control, management and direction of all public schools, except as otherwise provided by law. B. The department may: (1) adopt, promulgate and enforce rules to exercise its authority and the authority of the secretary; (2) enter into contracts to carry out its duties; (3) apply to the district court for an injunction, writ of mandamus or other appropriate relief to enforce the provisions of the Public School Code [Chapter 22 [except Article 5A] NMSA 1978] or rules promulgated pursuant to the Public School Code; and (4) waive provisions of the Public School Code as authorized by law.