As used in the Special Education Ombud Act:
A. "council" means the developmental disabilities planning council;
B. "office" means the office of the state special education ombud;
C. "parent" includes a legal guardian or custodian who has custody and control of a student or an individual who has legal authority to make educational decisions on behalf of the student;
D. "state ombud" means the state special education ombud; and
E. "student" means a public school student receiving or seeking special education services.
History: Laws 2021, ch. 53, § 2.
Effective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 53 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 18, 2021, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 16C - Special Education Ombud
Section 28-16C-1 - Short title.
Section 28-16C-2 - Definitions.
Section 28-16C-4 - Annual report; contents.
Section 28-16C-5 - Investigation and resolution of special education concerns.
Section 28-16C-6 - Access to student educational records.
Section 28-16C-7 - Confidentiality of information.
Section 28-16C-8 - Conflict of interest.
Section 28-16C-9 - Posting and distribution of ombud information.
Section 28-16C-10 - Availability of legal counsel to the office.