The department shall authorize a diploma program that results in a diploma award by the department for adults who have not graduated from high school but who want a program that:
A. documents their educational attainment through college and career readiness standards;
B. assesses high school-level skills in applied life and work contexts; and
C. prepares them to enter college or the workforce, upgrade their skills, advance to a better job or move from one field of work to another.
History: Laws 2019, ch. 185, § 1.
Effective dates. — Laws 2019, ch. 185 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 14, 2019, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 1 - General Provisions
Section 22-1-1 - Public School Code.
Section 22-1-1.1 - Legislative findings and purpose.
Section 22-1-1.2 - Legislative findings and purpose.
Section 22-1-2.1 - Home school; requirements.
Section 22-1-3 - Definitions; public schools; classifications.
Section 22-1-4 - Free public schools; exceptions; withdrawing and enrolling; open enrollment.
Section 22-1-9 - High school diploma; resident military dependents.
Section 22-1-9.2 - Department-issued diplomas.
Section 22-1-10 - Waiver of requirements; temporary provision.
Section 22-1-11 - Educational data system.
Section 22-1-12 - Career technical education pilot project.
Section 22-1-13 - Career technical education fund created.
Section 22-1-14 - Dental examination requirement; opting out; education; outreach.