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Resources for Historically Defined Indian Impacted School Districts (HDIISDs)
In 2019 the Legislature amended the Indian Education Act (IEA) to enhance accountability, by requiring a Historically Defined Indian Impacted School District (HDIISD) to report on their efforts.
A HDIISD must conduct a student needs assessment, prioritizing the needs of American Indian students in their budgets based on those needs assessments, and implement systematic frameworks.
A Historically Defined Indian Impacted School District (HDIISD)
Means a school district, a state-chartered charter school, or locally chartered charter school that meets at least one of the following criteria:
- Serves at least 175 American Indian or Alaska Native students and is located wholly or partially on tribal land; or
- Identifies at least ten percent of its overall student population as American Indian or Alaska Native as is located wholly on partially on tribal land; or
- Identifies at least forty-five percent of its overall student population as American Indian or Alaska Native
Questions? Contact Meghan McGarrity at meghan.mcgarrity@ped.nm.gov or (505) 394-3814
FY27 Request for Applications for HDIISDs
Request for Application (RFA): Indian Education Allocation-Based Award for FY27 Historically Defined Indian Impacted School Districts (HDIISDs)
The Indian Education Division (IED) is pleased to release the Request for Applications (RFA) for the FY27 Allocation Based Award to Historically Defined Indian Impacted School Districts (HDIISDs). Refer to the RFA for more details on eligibility and purpose of the award. All questions regarding the RFA and the application must be directed to your IED designated team members. Click here to find your IED designated team member.
The deadline for submissions is June 19, 2026, by 5:00 pm
2025-2026 Accreditation Requirements for HDIISDs and Charter Schools
HDIISD Resources
Student Needs Assessment
Systemic Framework
Written Statement on Budget Alignment
Annual Evaluation of Progress
Public Information Meetings
| Deliverable | Due Date | Frequency | New Mexico Administrative Code | Summary of Content |
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| Tribal Education Status Report | September 30 | Annually | 6.35.2.13 | Each district with tribal lands must annually report disaggregated data and program information on Native students to tribes and the New Mexico Public Education Department , covering achievement, graduation, safety, attendance, and related areas. |
| Native American and Alaska Native Student Needs Assessment (Step 1) | October 15 | Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year and every three years after (SY 23-24, SY 26-27, etc.) | 6.35.2.11 | Historically defined Indian impacted school districts must conduct a needs assessment every three years to identify supports required at school, home, and community for student success. |
| Public Information Meetings | November 30 and April 30 | Annually | 6.35.2.11 | Districts must hold at least two public meetings each school year with tribal leaders, parents, and the New Mexico Public Education Department to present needs assessment results and progress toward closing achievement gaps. |
| Systemic Framework for Improving Educational Outcomes for Native American and Alaska Native Students (Step 2) | January 15 | Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year and every three years after (SY 23-24, SY 26-27, etc.) | 6.35.2.12 | Districts must annually develop, in consultation with tribes and communities, a comprehensive framework of programs, services, and culturally relevant activities to improve educational outcomes for Native American students. |
| Budget Alignment Statement (Step 3) | April 15 | Annually | 6.35.2.11 | Districts must submit a written statement to New Mexico Public Education Department each year showing how their budget addresses the prioritized needs from the Native student needs assessment. |
| Annual Evaluation of Progress (Step 4) | May 15 | Annually | 6.35.2.11 | Districts must publish an annual review evaluating whether their systemic framework and accountability tools are effective and amend them if needed. |
Caseloads & Contact Information
| IED Team Member | FY26 Districts & Charters |
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| Erica Apodaca Indian Education Program Specialist Erica.Apodaca@ped.nm.gov 505-637-1964 |
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| Aspen Vallo Indian Education Program Specialist Aspen.Vallo@ped.nm.gov 505-629-5921 |
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| Hallie Vigil Indian Education Program Specialist hallie.vigil@ped.nm.gov 505-500-9161 |
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