New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 6 - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 27 - PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL OUTLAY COUNCIL
Part 31 - SPECIAL PURPOSE SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL FACILITY ADEQUACY STANDARDS
Section 6.27.31.11 - SITE RECREATION AND OUTDOOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A special purpose school facility shall have area, space and fixtures, in accordance with the equipment necessary to meet the educational requirements of the public education department, for physical education activity and shall be provided based on the planned school program capacity.
A. Preschool. Safe play area(s) shall be conveniently accessible to students.
B. Elementary school. Safe play area(s) and playground(s) including hard surfaced court(s) or unpaved recreation area(s) shall be conveniently accessible to the students. Play area(s) and appropriate equipment for physical education and school recreational purposes shall be provided based on the planned school program capacity.
C. Middle school/junior high school. Hard surfaced court(s) and playing field(s) for physical education activities shall be provided. Playing field(s) and equipment shall be based on the planned school program capacity.
D. High school. A paved multipurpose play surface and a playing field for physical education activities shall be provided. Playing fields and equipment shall be based on the planned school program capacity.
E. Combination school. A combination school shall provide the elements of the grades served by Subsections A, B, C and D above without duplication, but shall meet the highest standard.
