1. A. Applicants for an alternative student success advisor license shall:

   1. (1) be at least 18 years of age;
   2. (2) hold either a bachelor of arts or science degree from a regionally accredited college or university; and
   3. (3) complete a background check in accordance with 6.60.8 NMAC.

2. B. Applicants who meet the criteria established in Subsection A of 6.60.3.13 NMAC shall be issued a five-year alternative license to serve as a student success advisor. Student success advisors shall:

   1. (1) work with students in grades seven through 12; and
   2. (2) sign an ethical statement, prescribed by the department, stating that the licensee shall not provide mental health services while employed as a student success advisor.
3. C. Alternative student success advisor licenses shall be non-renewable. Student success advisors shall complete the requirements to earn a school counselor license defined in 6.63.6 NMAC within the five-year term of their alternative license to maintain employment in the role of a student advisor or to transition into the role of school counselor.

4. D. Responsibilities of the student success advisor may include any of the following:

   1. (1) maintaining accurate and complete records and reports as required by federal and state law and regulation, department guidance, and district and charter school policies;
   2. (2) analyzing transcripts;
   3. (3) guiding student and parent decision making regarding courses and graduation pathways;
   4. (4) supporting students with the college application and admission process, including preparation for college admissions tests;
   5. (5) developing master schedules;
   6. (6) arranging for dual or concurrent enrollment, career technical education, and advanced placement course offerings;
   7. (7) informing students about postsecondary financing options such as the free application for federal student aid that can be used to support advanced education and training;
   8. (8) supporting student documentation of career preparedness, including industry-recognized credentials or certificates, test results, grades, samples of student work, resumes, and cover letters to prospective employers;
   9. (9) planning and conducting activities focused on increasing career awareness;
   10. (10) conducting orientation and training programs for students, parents, and staff;
   11. (11) serving as a district or school test coordinator or administrator as defined in 6.10.7 NMAC; and
   12. (12) supporting students in meeting the requirements for a New Mexico diploma of excellence by providing guidance on coursework and demonstration of competency requirements.

5. E. Responsibilities of the student success advisor shall not include providing mental health services.

   HISTORY OF 6.60.3 NMAC:

   PRE-NMAC HISTORY: The material in this part was derived from that previously filed with State Records Center and Archives under:

   SBE Regulation No. 86-6, Alternative Licensure, filed July 14, 1986; and

   SBE Regulation No. 86-6, Amendment No, 1, Alternative Licensure filed December 4, 1990.

   HISTORY OF REPEALED MATERIAL:

   6 NMAC 4.2.2.1, Alternative Licensure, was repealed by the State Board of Education effective July 1, 2000 and repromulgated effective July 1, 2000.

   6.60.3 NMAC, Alternative Licensure, filed June 1, 2001 -was repealed and replaced by 6.60.3 NMAC, Alternative Licensure, effective 10/31/2007.

   6.60.3 NMAC, Alternative Licensure, filed 10/31/2007 - was repealed and replaced by 6.60.3 NMAC , Alternative Licensure, effective 11/27/2018.

[6.60.3.12 NMAC - Rp, 6.60.3.12 NMAC, 11/27/2018]