1. A. Absent the exceptions provided in Paragraphs (2) and (3) of Subsection A of 6.60.6.11 NMAC, a level 1 teaching license shall not be renewed and shall be deemed to have lapsed upon the date of expiration, immediately terminating authorization to work as a teacher in New Mexico public schools.
2. B. Continuing level 2 and level 3-A licenses shall be granted for nine years.
3. C. Applications for a level 2 teaching license and level 3-A teaching license advancement or renewal must be submitted no later than June 30 of the year following expiration of the license. After that date, the license shall be deemed to have lapsed.

4. D. A level 2 teaching license, a level 3 teaching license, or a level 3-A teaching license that has lapsed may be renewed by submission of:

   1. (1) evidence of having satisfactorily carried out the duties as previously authorized by the lapsed license for five full school years; and

   2. (2) verification from the governing authority by which the applicant has been most recently employed as of the date of the application for licensure renewal, that the applicant has demonstrated the competencies for the level of lapsed licensure as evidenced by annual evaluations. If the applicant cannot provide verification of five years of experience and competency from the governing authority by which the applicant has been most recently employed, the applicant shall be issued a level 1 license.

      HISTORY OF 6.60.6 NMAC:

      PRE-NMAC HISTORY: The material in this regulation was derived from that previously filed with the state records center and archives under SBE Regulation 87-6, Continuing Licensure for Licensed Educators in New Mexico, filed June 15, 1987, and SBE Regulation 87-6, Amendment No. 1, Continuing Licensure for Licensed Educators in New Mexico, filed April 3, 1995.

      HISTORY OF REPEALED MATERIAL:

      6.60.6 NMAC, Continuing Licensure for Licensed Educators in New Mexico, filed 10/16/2001, was repealed and replaced by 6.60.6 NMAC, Continuing Licensure for Licensed Educators in New Mexico, effective 9/30/2003.

      6.60.6 NMAC, Continuing Licensure for Licensed Educators in New Mexico, filed 9/30/2003, was repealed and replaced by 6.60.6 NMAC, Continuing Licensure for Licensed Educators in New Mexico, effective 1/18/2023.

[6.60.6.12 NMAC – Rp, 6.60.6.12 NMAC, 1/18/2023]