The department shall collaborate and coordinate efforts with the higher education department and institutions of higher education, including tribal colleges and teacher education institutions and tribal education departments, to facilitate the successful and seamless transition of American Indian students into post-secondary education and training.
History: Laws 2007, ch. 295, § 1; 2007, ch. 296, § 1.
Compiler's note. — Laws 2007, ch. 295, § 1 and Laws 2007, ch. 296, § 1 enacted identical sections, effective June 15, 2007.
Cross references. — For the department referred to in the section, see the public education department, 22-2-1 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 23A - Indian Education
Section 22-23A-1 - Short title.
Section 22-23A-2 - Purpose of act.
Section 22-23A-3 - Definitions.
Section 22-23A-4 - Rulemaking.
Section 22-23A-4.1 - Post-secondary education.
Section 22-23A-5 - Indian education division; created; assistant secretary; duties.
Section 22-23A-6 - Advisory council.
Section 22-23A-8 - Fund created.
Section 22-23A-10 - Systemic framework for improving educational outcomes for Indian students.