N.M. Admin. Code § 8.9.9.8

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 8.9.9.8 - ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS AND PROJECTS

A. An applicant is considered eligible if they meet the following eligibility requirements:

(1) is a provider as defined by the act and these rules; and is

(2) is verified as in good standing regarding its licensure by the department; and

(3) complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

B. A project is considered eligible if it meets the following eligibility requirements:

(1) is owned by an eligible applicant; and

(2) the project involves the physical improvement, repair, maintenance, expansion or operation of a facility, as defined by the act and these rules; and

(3) involves a facility licensed by the department under 8.9.4.11 NMAC; and

(4) is verified as supporting healthy and safe teaching environments by the department.

C. The department may give priority to eligible applicants that have facilities serving a proportionately high number of state-subsidized clients and low-income families (by statute, this factor has priority over all others) or based on other programmatic factors determined at discretion of the department.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.9.9.8

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 24, December 23, 2024, eff. 12/23/2024