Department duties
NMSA 1978, § 22-15A-4
in effect22-15A-4. Department duties
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.
Laws 1994, ch. 96, § 4; 2023, ch. 161, § 3.
Source: New Mexico Compilation Commission (nmonesource.com)URL: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18522/index.do#!b/22-15A-4Fetched: 10/20/2026