As used in the Special Education Ombud Act: A. "council" means the developmental disabilities planning council; B. "office" means the office of the state special education ombud; C. "parent" includes a legal guardian or custodian who has custody and control of a student or an individual who has legal authority to make educational decisions on behalf of the student; D. "state ombud" means the state special education ombud; and E. "student" means a public school student receiving or seeking special education services. History: Laws 2021, ch. 53, § 2. Effective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 53 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 18, 2021, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
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