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USCS State Profile

New Mexico

State Profile TitleNew Mexico Charter School Information
List of State's Charter Schoolshttp://nmcharterschools.org/districts.php
Header12-12-99
Brief OverviewA charter school law was originally passed in New Mexico in 1993 allowing only 5 charter schools to open in the state. New charter legislation that went into effect in June 1999 allows up to 75 start-up and 25 conversion schools to open in any five-year period. Local school boards may authorize charters with appeals going to the state board. There are currently 28 charter schools serving 4,234 students in the state.
Discussion GroupsNew Mexico Discussion Group
SchoolsNew Mexico Public Education Department
For a list of Charter Schools in this state, contact the State Department of Education. Contact information appears below.
ParticipantsNew Mexico Participants
Key Contacts
Legislative SummaryFirst enacted in 1993 and amended in 1999, New Mexico charter legislation allows up to 75 start-up and 25 conversion schools to open in any five-year period. Local school boards may authorize charters with appeals going to the state board. Charters receive several automatic waivers and the state board has the authority to grant others. Charter schools will receive at least 98% of its state funds.

Link to New Mexico state law: 1999 Charter Schools ActFirst enacted in 1993 and amended in 1999, New Mexico charter legislation allows up to 75 start-up and 25 conversion schools to open in any five-year period. Local school boards may authorize charters with appeals going to the state board. Charters receive several automatic waivers and the state board has the authority to grant others. Charter schools will receive at least 98% of its state funds.

Link to New Mexico state law: 1999 Charter Schools Act