New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 26 - FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION
Part 2 - PLACEMENT SERVICES
Section 8.26.2.15 - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
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.