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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