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Public Education Commission
Welcome to the New Mexico Public Education Commission
The Public Education Commission (PEC) consists of ten elected Commissioners to serve for staggered terms of four years with no term limits as provided by law. Commissioners are residents of the PEC district from which they are elected. The Commission is the authorizer for all state chartered charter schools in New Mexico.
Charter schools in New Mexico may be authorized by the school district in which they are located or by the PEC. The New Mexico Charter School directory lists all charter schools in New Mexico.
The Charter Schools Division (CSD) provides staff support to the PEC per NMSA §22-8B-17.
2026 PEC Meeting Calendar
Revised June 26, 2026
Vision
All students and families residing in New Mexico, regardless of background or circumstance, will experience equitable access to a diverse array of innovative, high-quality public schools, where students will learn, thrive and realize their full potential.
Mission
Authorize and support public charter schools for innovative, equitable, choice-driven education where all New Mexico students learn and thrive.
Values
Our Values set the tone for how we operate and how we expect New Mexico State Authorized Charter Schools to operate and communicate with us and their communities.
- Transparency – Maintaining open communication with stakeholders and promoting a culture of openness by displaying a clear understanding of the how and why decisions, expectations, processes, protocols and actions are made.
- Consistency – Cultivating uniformity in processes and decisions, with a commitment to fostering an environment defined by trust, predictability, and best practices.
- Respect – Upholding a culture of dignity and consideration for every individual, school, community, and all applicable laws with diligence toward honoring and understanding the schools in our portfolio.
- Student-centered Excellence – Prioritizing and supporting the success, growth, and well-being of every New Mexico state authorized charter school student through a culture of continuous improvement and high standards and expectations.
- Equity & Inclusion – Ensuring every student has access and opportunity to a quality education by advocating for state authorized charter schools to have all the resources, funds, and supports to enroll, educate and support every student irrespective of their race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, or ability.