N.M. Admin. Code § 8.26.2.15

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.26.2.15 - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE

A. Resource parents shall assist PSD in meeting the child's educational requirements, and in transporting the child to school they attended at the time of placement when necessary and reasonable. Resource parents shall ensure the child in foster care attends school.

B. Resource parents shall actively advocate for the child in foster care's interest in the school setting, including seeking evaluations of the child's abilities and placement in any special education programs appropriate to the child's needs. Resource parents shall attend school conferences and activities when appropriate. Resource parents shall report significant educational information to PSD.

8.26.2.15 NMAC - N, 5/29/09, Amended and Renumbered from 8.26.2.14 by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 18, September 29, 2015, eff. 9/29/2015, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 10, May 25, 2021, eff. 5/25/2021