N.M. Admin. Code § 6.27.30.11

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 6.27.30.11 - SITE RECREATION AND OUTDOOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION

A school facility shall have area, space and fixtures, in accordance with the standard equipment necessary to meet the educational requirements of the public education department, for physical education activity. Play area(s), play field(s) and equipment for physical education and school recreational purposes shall be age appropriate and be provided based on the planned school program capacity or current enrollment.

A. Early childhood. Play areas for pre-kindergarten shall be fenced or walled, with age-appropriate playground equipment and convenient to the pre-kindergarten classroom(s).

B. Elementary school. Safe play area(s) and playground(s), including paved multipurpose play surface(s) or unpaved recreation area(s), shall be conveniently accessible to the students. Play areas for kindergarten shall be fenced or walled, with age-appropriate playground equipment and convenient to the kindergarten classroom(s).

C. Middle school/junior high school. A paved multipurpose play surface and play field(s) for physical education activities shall be provided.

D. High school. A paved multipurpose play surface and a play field for physical education activities shall be provided.

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.

N.M. Admin. Code § 6.27.30.11

6.27.30.11 NMAC - N, 9/1/02; A, 12/14/07, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXX, Issue 23, December 17, 2019, eff. 12/17/2019, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXVI, Issue 01, January 14, 2025, eff. 1/14/2025