New Mexico Judge Finds State Non-Compliant with Yazzie-Martinez Education Ruling
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico district judge has ruled the state remains non-compliant with the Yazzie-Martinez education ruling, which stipulates the need for adequate education for all students, particularly Native Americans and English language learners. This recent decision highlights ongoing failures since the landmark 2018 ruling, where the state was determined to be neglecting its educational obligations.
In the latest court session, Judge ruled that the Public Education Department must enlist an outside expert to devise a corrective action plan. The judge set a timeline for the implementation of this plan: a preliminary proposal is required by July 1, followed by a draft plan due in October and a finalized version by November.
This ruling underscores the ongoing challenges facing New Mexico’s education system and the urgent need for reforms that prioritize equitable educational opportunities for underrepresented communities. The case continues to gather attention as stakeholders call for significant changes to ensure compliance with state and federal educational standards.
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