N.M. Stat. § 22-13-12
Approved driver-education courses.
A. The state board [department] or its designated representative shall adopt and
promulgate minimum standards for approved driver-education and motorcycle driver-
education courses taught in any school in the state.
B. A driver-education or motorcycle driver-education course shall provide to
students legally entitled to operate the type of motor vehicle involved, classroom
instruction and behind-the-wheel or on-the-motorcycle training in the safe operation of
the motor vehicle.
C. An approved driver-education or motorcycle driver-education course is a course
of instruction certified by the state superintendent [secretary] as meeting the minimum
standards for such a driver-education course adopted by the state board [department]
or its designated representative.