Section 10. Issuance Of Department High School Adult Diplomas

A. Upon successful completion of an adult diploma program: (1) the qualified adult diploma program provider shall issue a transcript to the individual; and (2) the individual shall submit documentation of the successful completion to the program administrator. B. Any individual, whether or not a New Mexico resident, who successfully completes an adult diploma program and is at least 18 years of age will receive a department-issued New Mexico high school adult diploma. 6.30.3 NMAC 3 C. A department-issued New Mexico high school adult diploma awarded after successful completion of a high school equivalency credential assessment or program shall be equivalent to a high school diploma or a New Mexico diploma of excellence issued by a school district pursuant to Section 22-13-1.1 NMSA 1978. [6.30.3.10 NMAC - Rp, 6.30.3.10 NMAC, 1/28/2020] 6.30.3.11 CRITERIA FOR BECOMING A QUALIFIED HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PUBLISHER OR PROGRAM PROVIDER: A. A high school equivalency publisher or program provider shall submit an application to the department, as required by the department, and shall meet criteria to be designated a qualified high school equivalency publisher or program provider in the state of New Mexico. The application shall include the following criteria: (1) the high school equivalency credential assessment or program shall be recognized by the division of the United States department of education that oversees career and college readiness standards as an eligible high school equivalency publisher or program; (2) the high school equivalency assessment or program shall be comparable to all college and career readiness standards established by the state of New Mexico; (3) the high school equivalency publisher or program provider shall assess high school-level skills in applied life and work contexts; (4) the high school equivalency publisher or program provider shall prepare individuals within its program to enter college or the workforce, upgrade their skills, advance to a better job, or move from one field of work to ds established by the state of New Mexico; (3) the high school equivalency publisher or program provider shall assess high school-level skills in applied life and work contexts; (4) the high school equivalency publisher or program provider shall prepare individuals within its program to enter college or the workforce, upgrade their skills, advance to a better job, or move from one field of work to another; and (5) the high school equivalency publisher or program provider shall issue a transcript acceptable for college admissions and applications. B. The department shall convene a review committee composed of staff from the department and the New Mexico higher education department, including the program administrator and staff from the adult education division. The review committee shall evaluate high school equivalency publisher or program provider applications and make a determination as to whether the applicant meets criteria to become a qualified high school equivalency publisher or program provider in the state of New Mexico.