New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 6 - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 27 - PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL OUTLAY COUNCIL
Part 30 - STATEWIDE ADEQUACY STANDARDS
Section 6.27.30.16 - LIBRARIES, MEDIA, AND RESEARCH CENTERS
Universal Citation: 6 NM Admin Code 6.27.30.16
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. A school facility shall have space for students to access research materials, computer workstations, literature, non-text reading materials, books and technology, including digital devices. This shall include flexible space and comfortable seating with wired and wireless connectivity.
(1) Elementary school.
The area for stacks and seating space shall be at least 2.5 net sf/student of
the planned school program capacity or average enrollment, but no less than
1,000 net sf. In addition, office/workroom space and secure storage shall be
provided, with a cumulative minimum of 200 net sf.
(2) Middle school/junior high school or high
school. The area for stacks and seating shall be at least 2.5 net sf/student of
the planned school program capacity or average enrollment but no less than
1,000 net sf. In addition, office/workroom space and secure storage shall be
provided, with a cumulative minimum of 200 net sf.
(3) Combination school. Provide the elements
of the grades set out in Paragraphs (1) and (2) above without duplication, but
meeting the higher standards.
B. A school facility shall have library fixtures, equipment, technology, and resources in accordance with the standard equipment necessary to meet the educational requirements of the public education department.
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