July 2024 - Executive Summary - Public Education Department (PED) State-Tribal Collaboration Act (STCA)

Oct 15, 2026

July 2024 report authored by the New Mexico Public Education Department leadership outlines statutory duties and the policy framework adopted under the State-Tribal Collaboration Act (STCA). It describes the Indian Education Advisory Council (IEAC), current and planned efforts, and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) alignment. The document documents FY 2024 accomplishments, evidence of communication and collaboration with Native nations and tribes, and training supporting cultural competency. It also details Native American student data for SY 2023-2024 and summarizes Indian education funding across FY23-FY24, including multiple grants, language initiatives, staffing, curriculum, and organizational structure.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

AGENCY OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND

STATUTORY REQUIREMENT

POLICY ADOPTED BY THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPART (PED) PURSUANT TO THE STATE-TRIBAL COLLABORATION ACT (STCA)

INDIAN EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (IEAC)

PED CURRENT AND PLANNED EFFORTS

EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA)

FY 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

TRAINING THAT SUPPORTS COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND CULTURAL COMPETENCY

FOLLOW-UP MEETINGS WITH GRANT RECIPIENTS

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT DATA SY 2023-2024

INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS—FUNDING

INDIAN EDUCATION FUNDING FY23-FY24

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART: INDIAN EDUCATION DIVISION

TRIBAL LIAISON CONTACT INFORMATION

CONCLUSION

July 2024 Dr. Arsenio Romero Secretary of Public Education KatieAnn Juanico Assistant Secretary of Indian Education Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 AGENCY OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3-6 STATUTORY REQUIREMENT ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 POLICY ADOPTED BY THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPART (PED) PURSUANT TO THESTATE-TRIBAL COLLABORATION ACT (STCA) ........................................7 INDIAN EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (IEAC) ...............................................................................................................................................................8 PED CURRENT AND PLANNED EFFORTS ...................................................................................................................................................................9 EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9 FY 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-11 EVIDENCE OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE STATE AGENCY AND INDIAN NATIONS, TRIBES, OR PUEBLOS ..... 11-13 TRAINING THAT SUPPORTS COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND CULTURAL COMPETENCY ............................................................... 14 TRAINING THAT SUPPORTS COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND CULTURAL COMPETENCY WITH PED DEPARTMENTS........................................ 14-17 FOLLOW-UP MEETINGS WITH GRANT RECIPIENTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 17 NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT DATA SY 2023-2024 ................................................................................................................................................. 18 INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS—FUNDING ............................................................................................................................................................18 INDIAN EDUCATION FUNDING FY23-FY24 ........................................................................................................................................................... 19-25 HOUSE BILL 2 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 INDIAN EDUCATION ACT: IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL OUTCOMES FOR NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS GRANT ................................................... 20-21 INDIGENOUS EDUCATION INITIATIVE (IEI) GRANTS ..........................................................................................................................................................22 RECRUIT AND RETAIN HIGH QUALITY TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES...................................................................22 NEW MEXICO INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION INITIATIVES .................................................................................................................................23 NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY BASED IMMERSION SCHOOLS PREK-12 ........................................

FAQs

What statutory framework guides the PED’s Indian education policy under STCA?

The report states the PED adopted a policy under the State-Tribal Collaboration Act (STCA) and includes statutory requirements tied to that framework.

What trainings are included to support communication, collaboration, and cultural competency?

The contents list trainings focused on communication, collaboration, and cultural competency, including trainings with PED departments to strengthen those outcomes.

Which funding areas are covered for Indian education across FY23-FY24?

The table of contents indicates coverage of Indian education programs and funding, including specific initiatives and allocations such as language revitalization, grants, and other named funding categories, alongside organizational and contact information.

Oct 15, 2026

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