N.M. Admin. Code § 6.27.30.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Section 6.27.30.14 - SPECIALTY CLASSROOMS

A. Science:

(1) For grades Pre-Kindergarten through 6, no additional space is required beyond the classroom requirement.

(2) For grades 7 through 12, 4 net sf/student of the planned school program capacity or average enrollment for science is required. The space shall not be smaller than the average-sized general use classroom at the facility. This space is included in the academic classroom requirement and may be used for other instruction. The space shall have science fixtures and equipment, in accordance with the standard equipment and technology necessary to meet the educational requirements of the public education department. If an alternate science learning method is used by a school district, the district shall verify the appropriate alternate fixtures and equipment to the council. Provide at least 96 net sf for securable, well-ventilated storage/prep space for each science room having science fixtures and equipment. Storage/prep room(s) may be combined and shared between more than one classroom.

B. Special education classroom. If a special education space is provided and the space is required to support educational programs, services, and curricula, the space shall not be smaller than 450 net sf. In d-level classrooms serving students requiring a high degree of personal care and assistance, 100 net sf/student shall be provided (or no larger than the average-sized general education classroom), along with additional space in the classroom for an accessible unisex restroom. When the need is demonstrated, a kitchenette with at least 15 net sf of storage shall be provided.

C. Art education programs. A school facility shall have classroom space to deliver art education programs, including dance, music, theatre/drama, and visual arts programs, or have access to an alternate learning method. Classroom space(s) for art education shall not be smaller than the average-sized general use classroom at the facility. Art education classroom space(s) may be included in the academic classroom requirement and may be used for other instruction.

(1) Elementary school. Art education programs may be accommodated within a general use or dedicated art classroom. Provide additional dedicated art program storage of at least 60 net sf per facility. Dedicated art classrooms, excluding performing arts, shall have a sink.

(2) Middle school/junior high school. Classroom space(s) for art education programs shall have no less than 4 net sf/student of the specialty program capacity for art. Provide additional ancillary space for group music practice, individual music practice room(s), specialized storage/library rooms, and office(s). Dedicated art classrooms, excluding performing arts, shall have a sink.

(3) High school. Classroom space(s) for art education programs shall have no less than 5 net sf/student of the specialty program capacity for art. Provide additional ancillary space for group music practice, individual music practice room(s), specialized storage/library rooms, and office(s). Dedicated art classrooms, excluding performing arts, shall have a sink.

(4) Combination school. A combination school shall provide the elements of the grades served by Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) above without duplication.

D. Career education.

(1) Elementary school. No requirement.

(2) Middle school/junior high school. Career education programs shall be provided with no less than 3 net sf/student of the specialty program capacity of the school for career education. Provide additional adequate space for specialized curriculum, equipment and technology requirements, and safety zones. Each program lab or classroom space shall not be smaller than the average-sized general use classroom at the facility.

(3) High school. Career education programs space shall be provided with no less than 4 net sf/student of the specialty program capacity of the school for career education. Provide additional adequate space for specialized curriculum, equipment and technology requirements, and safety zones. Each program lab or classroom space shall not be smaller than the average-sized general use classroom at the facility.

(4) Combination school. A combination school shall provide the elements of the grades served by Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) above without duplication, but meeting the higher standards.

E. Technology and computer skills instruction. A school facility shall have space to deliver educational programs in technology and computer skills or have access to an alternate learning method. This requirement may be distributed throughout other program spaces within the facility.

(1) Elementary school. Provide space that meets 3 net sf/student of the planned school program capacity or average enrollment, with no less than 700 net sf.

(2) Middle school/junior high school. Provide space that meets at least 3 net sf/student of the planned school program capacity or average enrollment, with no less than 800 net sf.

(3) High school. Provide space that meets 3 net sf/student of the planned school program capacity or average enrollment, with no less than 900 net sf.

(4) Combination school. A combination school shall provide the elements of the grades served by Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) above without duplication, but meeting the higher standards.

F. Alternate delivery method. If an alternate delivery method is used by a school district for instruction, the space used for the alternate method may be approved following review by the council.

N.M. Admin. Code § 6.27.30.14

6.27.30.14 NMAC - N, 9/1/02; A, 8/31/05; A, 12/14/07; A, 7/15/10; A, 9/14/12, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXX, Issue 23, December 17, 2019, eff. 12/17/2019