1. A. The community schools initiative shall include:

   1. (1) a lead partner agency;
   2. (2) an annual asset mapping process conducted by the community school coordinator and informed by the site-based leadership team; and
   3. (3) a community school framework.

2. B. The community school framework shall:

   1. (1) ensure the use of evidence-based strategies and best practices that support students, families, and communities in ensuring student success;
   2. (2) include the four pillars of community schools;

3. C. The community school framework may:

   1. (1) allow broader use of public school facilities, including neighborhood events, community activities, school and community advocacy, and civic life;
   2. (2) include community-based curriculum centered on local knowledge, service learning, and problem-solving regarding community initiatives and issues;

   3. (3) provide public pre-kindergarten and other state- and federally funded early childhood services that:

      1. (a) support working families and help ensure children enter kindergarten ready to learn;
      2. (b) provide students, including students with disabilities, and working parents or caregivers full-day and after-school childcare;
      3. (c) provide high-quality pre-kindergarten programs aligned with the department’s early childhood learning standards;
      4. (d) provide health, vision, dental, and other supports and services to children before school age;
      5. (e) include strong partnership and alignment with early learning centers and early childhood providers; and
      6. (f) provide transportation, including transportation that is accessible for students with disabilities.

[6.30.15.8 NMAC – N, 8/10/2021]