N.M. Admin. Code § 6.61.9.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 6.61.9.11 - REQUESTS FOR REVIEW OF DENIED WAIVERS

A. Candidates with a denied waiver, denied waiver renewal, or a waiver under review shall not provide instructional services in the classroom for which the endorsement waiver is being sought unless the candidate also has a valid substitute certificate and is performing services as a substitute teacher pursuant to Section 22-0A-15 ± NMSA 1978 and 6.63.10 NMAC.

B.Requests for review of a denied initial endorsement waiver shall:

(1) be in writing;

(2) be addressed to and received by the director of the department's licensure bureau within 30 calendar days of receipt of the denial by the district, state-chartered charter school, or state institution;

(3) contain a statement of reasons why the endorsement waiver should be issued;

(4) document the candidate's progress to-date toward completion of the required coursework and tests necessary to obtain the endorsement and what steps will be taken to fulfill said requirements within the duration of the endorsement waiver.

C.Requests for review of a denied renewal endorsement waiver shall:

(1) be in writing;

(2) be addressed to and received by the director of the department's licensure bureau within 30 calendar days of receipt of the denial by the district, state-chartered charter school, or state institution;

(3) contain a statement of reasons why the endorsement waiver should be renewed; and

(4) provide documentation justifying the reasons for the candidate's failure to satisfy the requirements for issuance of an endorsement during the preceding school year.

D.After review of a denied waiver, the decision of the department shall be communicated as soon as practicable. The decision of the department shall constitute a final agency decision and may be appealed pursuant to a district court in accordance with applicable law.

N.M. Admin. Code § 6.61.9.11

6.61.9.11 NMAC - Rp, 6.61.9.12 NMAC, 10-31-07, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 21, November 13, 2018, eff. 11/13/2018