New Mexico § 22-15A-4 Department duties

New Mexico Statutes

§ 22-15A-4 — Department duties

New Mexico § 22-15A-4

Ch. 22Public Schools

Art. 15ADigital Equity in Education

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 22-15A-4 (2026).

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The department shall: A. administer the provisions of the Digital Equity in Education Act; B. require school districts and charter schools to develop, implement and submit to the department educational technology plans for utilizing educational technology in the school system, which shall include descriptions of:

(1)how digital equity is being addressed for students;

(2)the replacement and repair process for devices issued to students, teachers and families;

(3)internet service connectivity support, including access to internet services for at-risk students;

(4)information technology support available to students, teachers and parents;

(5)professional development provided to teachers regarding digital citizenship;

(6)cybersecurity protection provided for the devices and applications

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The department shall: A. administer the provisions of the Digital Equity in Education Act; B. require school districts and charter schools to develop, implement and submit to the department educational technology plans for utilizing educational technology in the school system, which shall include descriptions of: (1) how digital equity is being addressed for students; (2) the replacement and repair process for devices issued to students, teachers and families; (3) internet service connectivity support, including access to internet services for at-risk students; (4) information technology support available to students, teachers and parents; (5) professional development provided to teachers regarding digital citizenship; (6) cybersecurity protection provided for the devices and applications issued to teachers and students; and (7) identity protection provided to teachers and students; and C. promulgate rules to establish parameters and procedures for distributions from the educational technology fund.