Section 22-2-1 - Secretary and department; general powers.
22-2-1. Secretary and department; general powers.
A. The secretary is the governing authority and shall have control, management and direction of all public schools, except as otherwise provided by law.
B. The department may:
(1) adopt, promulgate and enforce rules to exercise its authority and the authority of the secretary;
(2) enter into contracts to carry out its duties;
(3) apply to the district court for an injunction, writ of mandamus or other appropriate relief to enforce the provisions of the Public School Code [22-1-1 NMSA 1978] or rules promulgated pursuant to the Public School Code; and
(4) waive provisions of the Public School Code as authorized by law.