[NFB-NM] Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the New Mexico Braille Standards

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From: Beecher, Patricia <PBeecher at nmsbvi.k12.nm.us <mailto:PBeecher at nmsbvi.k12.nm.us> > 
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:46 AM
To: 'Trapp, Greg, CFB' <Greg.Trapp at cfb.nm.gov <mailto:Greg.Trapp at cfb.nm.gov> >; Adelmo Vigil <avigil74 at gmail.com <mailto:avigil74 at gmail.com> >; 'NFBNM.President at gmail.com' <NFBNM.President at gmail.com <mailto:NFBNM.President at gmail.com> >
Subject: FW: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | May 7, 2024

Good Morning,
Please see the notice of rulemaking sent out by the NMPED.  They are receiving input on the proposed Braille Standards that Linda Lyle and partners across New Mexico painstakingly crafted over the past few years.  I know that both Greg and Adelmo sent letters of support.  Linda and I have been working with NMPED in finalizing this proposal.  We want to make sure the community is afforded the opportunity to provide input. For your convenience, I am putting the link here.  http://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/policy-innovation-measurement/rule-notification/.
If you need the rule in an alternative format, you can contact  Denise Terrazas at (505) 470-5303.  The window for public comment closes on June 11, 2024.
Thank you and I hope you are all well.
Best,
Patty

Patricia Beecher
Superintendent
New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
1900 N White Sands Blvd
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Albuquerque:  505-271-3061
Alamogordo:  575-439-4413
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Subject: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | May 7, 2024

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 <https://www.srca.nm.gov/nmac-home/new-mexico-register/> New Mexico Register / Volume XXXV, Issue 9 / May 7, 2024
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING

Public Hearing

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) gives notice on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, that it will conduct a public hearing for the following proposed rulemaking on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (MDT) in Mabry Hall, located in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Ave., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501:

Repeal of 6.19.7 NMAC, Demonstration of Competency for High School Graduation
New rule 6.29.18 NMAC, Braille Standards

The PED will give a verbal summary statement, on record, at the hearing.

The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on the proposed rulemaking. Attendees who wish to provide public comment on record will be given three minutes to make a statement concerning the proposed rulemaking. To submit written comment, please see the Public Comment section of this notice.

Explanation of Purpose of Rulemaking, Summary of Text, and Statutory Authority

6.19.7 NMAC, Demonstration of Competency for High School Graduation 
Explanation: At the close of the 2024 Legislative Session, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law House Bill 171. This legislation removed demonstration of competency as a requirement for high school graduation. The proposed repeal would align New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) with current statute.
Summary: The proposed repeal eliminates from NMAC demonstration of competency as required for high school graduation.
Statutory Authority: Sections 9-24-8, 22-2-1, 22-2-2, and 22-2C-3 NMSA 1978.

6.29.18 NMAC, Braille Standards 
Explanation: The proposed rule establishes standards specifically designed to support students who are blind or visually impaired in developing braille literacy across all school subjects.
Summary: The rule outlines standards for learning environments and defines the roles and responsibilities of educators working with students who are blind or visually impaired. It modifies existing New Mexico content standards to integrate braille literacy comprehensively, ensuring that it is supported across all subject areas.
Statutory Authority: Sections 9-24-8, 22-2-1, and 22-15-26 to 22-15-31 NMSA 1978.

No technical information served as a basis for this proposed rule change.

Public Comment

Interested parties may provide comment at the public hearing or may submit written comments by mail or e-mail.

Mailing Address
Policy and Legislative Affairs Division
New Mexico Public Education Department
300 Don Gaspar Avenue, Room 121
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

E-Mail Address
Rule.Feedback at ped.nm.gov <mailto:Rule.Feedback at ped.nm.gov> 

Written comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. (MDT) on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The PED encourages early submission of written comments.

Public Comment Period

The public comment period is from Tuesday, May 7, 2024, to Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). The PED will review all feedback received during the public comment period and issue communication regarding a final decision of the proposed rulemaking at a later date.

Copies of the proposed rule may be obtained from Denise Terrazas at (505) 470-5303 during regular business hours or may be accessed through the PED Policy and Legislative Affairs webpage titled, “Proposed Rules,” at http://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/policy-innovation-measurement/rule-notification/.

Individuals with disabilities who require the above information in an alternative format or need any form of auxiliary aid to attend or participate in the public hearing are asked to contact Denise Terrazas at (505) 470-5303 as soon as possible before the date set for the public hearing. The PED requires at least 10 calendar days advance notice to provide any special accommodations requested.
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Note: When submitting feedback, we kindly request that you specify which rule(s) you are submitting feedback for. This is especially helpful when the Department is accepting feedback for multiple proposed rules at the same time. 

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