NEW MEXICO PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING

The Public Education Department (“Department”) hereby gives notice that the Department will conduct a public hearing at Mabry Hall, Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501-2786, on Monday, November 2, 2009, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. The purpose of the public hearing will be to obtain input on the proposed amendments to 6.31.2 NMAC (Children with Disabilities/Gifted Children).

Interested individuals may testify either at the public hearing or submit written comments to  Leah Erickson, Executive Secretary Administrative Assistant, Special Education Bureau, Public Education Department, 120 South Federal Place, Room 206, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501, via email at (spedfeedback@state.nm.us), or fax (505) 827-954-0001.  Copies of the proposed rules may be accessed on the Department’s website (http://ped.state.nm.us/SpEd/) or obtained from Ms. Erickson.  Written comments must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on the date of the hearing.  However, the submission of written comments as soon as possible is encouraged.

Individuals with disabilities who require this information in an alternative format or need any form of auxiliary aid to attend or participate in this meeting are asked to contact Ms. Erickson as soon as possible at (505) 827-1458.  The Department requires at least ten (10) days advance notice to provide requested special accommodations.

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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Rationale for Rule Changes
Proposed Rule Amendments

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