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 6.27.31.16 - LIBRARIES AND MEDIA CENTERS/RESEARCH AREA- General Requirements
Universal Citation: 6 NM Admin Code 6.27.31.16
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. A special purpose school facility shall have space for students to access research materials, literature, non-text reading materials, books and technology. This shall include space for reading, listening and viewing materials.
(1) Elementary school. The area for stacks
and seating space shall be at least 3 net sf/student of the planned school
program capacity, but shall not be less than 1,000 net sf. In addition,
office/workroom space and secure storage shall be provided.
(2) Middle school/junior high school or high
school. The area for stacks and seating shall not be less than 3 net sf/student
of the planned school program capacity. In addition, office/workroom space and
secure storage shall be provided.
(3) Combination school. Provide the elements
of the grades set out in Paragraphs (1) and (2) above without duplication, but
meeting the higher standards.
(4)
Special purpose schools that have residential housing shall provide an
additional 1,000 net sf of stacks and seating.
B. A special purpose school facility shall have library fixtures, equipment and resources in accordance with the standard equipment necessary to meet the educational requirements of the public education department.
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