TEACHER & INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT LICENSURE

Added provisions allowing out-of-state licensed teachers and school principals to apply for New Mexico Level Two or Level Three licenses if they have teaching experience, required competencies, and pass background checks

Added provisions allowing out-of-state licensed instructional support providers to apply for New Mexico Level Two or Level Three licenses with professional experience and required competencies

Modified Level One licensure requirements to specify mentorship programs, annual evaluations, and specific assessment criteria for beginning teachers

Added requirement that local superintendents may require mentorship periods for out-of-state license holders if deemed necessary

Clarified Level One licensure as a provisional five-year license for beginning teachers with specific mentorship and evaluation requirements