jan 1, 2017 - Yazzie/Martinez V. State of New Mexico

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Judge Singleton rules that:

The state has failed to comply with state and federal laws regarding the education of Native
American and ELL students, including the New Mexico Indian Education Act, Bilingual
Multicultural Education Act, and the Hispanic Education Act, which has resulted in an
inadequate education system for New Mexican students

In violation of the state constitution, the state has failed to provide students with the
programs and services that it acknowledges prepare them for college and career. Such
programs and services include: quality PreK, K-3 Plus, extended learning, dual language,
culturally and linguistically relevant education, social services, small class sizes, and
sufficient funding for teacher recruitment, retention, and training.

Lack of funds is not an excuse for denying New Mexico’s students a sufficient education.
The state must come up with the necessary funding to meet New Mexico students' right to
a sufficient education.

The PED has failed to meet its oversight functions to ensure that all students are receiving
the programs and services they need.

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