Bill > HB83

This bill changes the graduation requirements for New Mexico public high schools beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. The key provisions include: - Reducing the total number of required units from 24 to 23, but maintaining the same core subject requirements in areas like English, math, science, and social studies. - Allowing more flexibility in the specific courses that can fulfill the math, science, and elective requirements, including the option to substitute certain career and technical education courses. - Permitting 11th and 12th grade students to substitute "capstone courses" for core subject requirements if the courses meet academic standards. - Continuing to require a standards-based assessment for graduation, but removing the requirement that students pass the state graduation exam in specific subject areas. Overall, the bill aims to update New Mexico's high school graduation requirements to provide more flexibility and options for students, particularly in the areas of career and technical education.

Education, Government Affairs

https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=83&year=21