Black Education Act 2022

JaVon Bellecoeur, MEd.

Professional Learning Coordinator

New Mexico Public Education Department

1) Source of the BEA

2) Precursor and law of BEA

3) Components of BEA

4) Compliance with BEA

We agree to...

~ ...be fully present,

~ ...participate to the best of our comfort level, and

~...agree to disagree in a respectful manner.

~...actively seek knowledge (ASK questions)

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​Introduction, Agenda & Expectations

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The Martinez-Yazzie Lawsuit is the foundational document that has lead to the creating and passing of House Bill 43 - The Black Education Act

​​Precursor

The Black Education Act is designed to mitigate racism against Black / African - American Students in regard to discipline, curriculum, and qualifing for special education.

​​House Bill 43-2021

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Kimberly York,

kimberly.york@ped.nm.gov

505-257-8872

Liaison

Advisors to the Secretary of Education, consisting of 23 individuals from various educational stakeholder groups.

​​BEA Council

Curriculum Coordinator

​​BEA - PLC

Professional Learning Coordinator

JaVon Bellecoeur

javon.bellecoeur@ped.nm.gov

505-699-9791

​​BEA - CRC

Hotline Manager

Devon Williams

devon.williams@ped.nm.gov

505-470-3253

​​BEA-HOTLINE

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​BEA Mandates

Legal Requirements

1) Creation of a Hotline to report instances of racial discrimination or injustice while the student is participating in the regular school day.

2) Creation of formally written discipline policies that are culturally responsive.

3) Creation of a statewide status reporting system to track compliance with the law in public schools and charters school.

4) Creation of guidance regarding the self-administration of certain medications, such as inhalers.

5) Creation and maintenance of productive community partnerships.

Subject | Subject

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​BEA Mandates

Liaison and Council shall...

1) Study and prepare research papers regarding best practices and methods for ensuring equity for the achievement of Black students.

2) Recommending a curriculum that combats discrimination and racism, as well as, supporting multi-cultural responsiveness.

3) Provide professional learning resources and training to mitigate the negative impact of discrimination, racism, and prejudice faced by Black students.

4) Ensure the discipline and special education placement policies are fair and equitable for all students, especially Black students.

Subject | Subject

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~Provides a way for students, parents, and other effected parties to file an incident report regarding discrimination or racism at the school site, during regular school hours.

~Governed by IPRA (Inspection of Public Records Act) and FERPA (Family Education and Privacy Act).​

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ARAO Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression

Hotline

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ARAO HOTLINE