N.M. Code R. § 6.63.14.8 - REQUIREMENTS

A. Persons seeking level one certification (for three years) in Native American language and culture pursuant to the provisions of this rule shall meet the requirements established by each New Mexico Native American tribe and pueblo to determine an acceptable standard of competence and language proficiency to teach the language and culture.

B. Persons seeking level one certification in Native American language and culture pursuant to the provisions of this rule shall provide the professional certification unit with verification from a New Mexico Native American tribe or pueblo authority that the candidate has met the standards and criteria for competence and language proficiency to teach the language and culture. Such verification shall be provided on a form acceptable to the public education department ("PED").

C. Persons seeking certification in Native American language and culture pursuant to the provisions of this rule shall comply with all provisions of 6.60.7 NMAC [Educator Licensure Application Fee], 6.60.8 NMAC [Background Checks for Educator Licensure], the standards of professional conduct at 6.60.9.9 NMAC [Licensure Requirements, Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession], and the Parental Responsibility Act, Sections 40-5A-1 to 40-5A-13, NMSA 1978.

D. Holders of the certificate in Native American language and culture, pre K-12 may not use this certificate to provide instruction in any other subject matter or discipline, unless they hold a valid PED license authorizing them to provide such instructional services.

E. Persons denied certification required by this rule who desire a hearing pursuant to the Uniform Licensing Act, Sections 61-1-1 through 61-1-33, NMSA 1978, must first exhaust the procedures set forth in a memorandum of agreement with the applicable tribe or pueblo.

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N.M. Code R. § 6.63.14.8

6.63.14.8 NMAC - N, 9/30/03; A, 06-30-06