STATE-TRIBAL EDUCATION COMPACT SCHOOLS ACT
What changed between versions
Added a formal definition of 'state-tribal education compact' as a compact entered into by the department and an Indian nation, tribe, or pueblo located wholly or partially in New Mexico.
Established a formal application and approval process with priority given to distinct language groups including Tiwa, Tewa, Towa, Keresan, Apache, Zuni, and Dine.
Added specific operational requirements for compact schools including curriculum control by the tribe, licensed employees, criminal history checks, nondiscrimination compliance, and financial audits.
Granted exemptions from state statutes and rules applicable to school districts and charter schools regarding curriculum, assessment, and evaluation, except for those specifically made applicable by the act.
Set a 90-day timeline for the department to convene government-to-government meetings and establish a five-year term for compacts with provisions for renewal and termination.
Added requirements for compliance monitoring, dispute resolution mechanisms, and recordkeeping and auditing provisions.
Added provisions for posting compacts on the department's web page and promulgating rules for implementation.
