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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION; REQUIRING THAT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL AND EACH CHARTER SCHOOL EMPLOY A MINIMUM OF ONE FULL-TIME SCHOOL NURSE; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill requires that each public school and each charter school employ a minimum of one full-time school nurse, with exceptions for rural schools that can demonstrate they can effectively meet student health needs with a part-time nurse or are unable to hire a qualified nurse due to insufficient availability in their geographic area. The bill provides rulemaking authority to the Department of Education and appropriates $5 million from the general fund to assist public schools and charter schools with hiring school nurses.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to: HEC/HAFC (on 02/02/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=32&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0032.pdf |
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