The PED shall:

1. A. issue a RFA for pre-k services to serve eligible four-year-old children through public school programs and charter schools;

2. B. ensure that the proposal contains a detailed description of the services that are to be provided, including:

   (1) how those services shall meet pre-k program standards;

   (2) the number of four-year-old children that shall be served;

   (3) a description of the facilities along with site and floor plans;

   (4) additional revenue sources and funding amounts available for the pre-k program;

   (5) a description of the qualifications and experience of the early childhood licensed teacher for each site;

   (6) the plan for communicating with and involving parents in the program;

   (7) how program services meet the continuum of services to children; and

   (8) any other relevant information requested by the department.

3. C. for funding purposes, ensure that at least 66% of the children served live within the attendance zone of a Title I elementary school.

   HISTORY OF 6.30.9 NMAC: [RESERVED]

[6.30.9.11 NMAC - N, 1/31/2007; A, 6/13/2014]