(Deming) – State education officials are giving school districts the OK to develop their own high school graduation requirements after complaints that New Mexico's changes might prevent thousands of students from graduating.
The Public Education Department announced the decision to allow districts to “tweak” state rules for at least another year at a Legislative committee hearing Thursday.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the announcement came after superintendents complained about the implementation of a 2008 state law that mandates graduation standards.
Deming Superintendent Harvielee Moore said she was one of the superintendents who voiced concern to the state.
Moore said her administration’s concern has been in fairness to all students.
State officials said they have been clarifying rules in the law requiring students to earn 24½ credits, pass all core courses and demonstrate competency in five key subjects before being allowed to graduate.
Districts complained about how the state counted some electives and workforce training.
Moore said the district will now await further explanation about what state rules are open to “tweaking.”
The Public Education Department announced the decision to allow districts to “tweak” state rules for at least another year at a Legislative committee hearing Thursday.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the announcement came after superintendents complained about the implementation of a 2008 state law that mandates graduation standards.
Deming Superintendent Harvielee Moore said she was one of the superintendents who voiced concern to the state.
Moore said her administration’s concern has been in fairness to all students.
State officials said they have been clarifying rules in the law requiring students to earn 24½ credits, pass all core courses and demonstrate competency in five key subjects before being allowed to graduate.
Districts complained about how the state counted some electives and workforce training.
Moore said the district will now await further explanation about what state rules are open to “tweaking.”
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