Bill > HB116

This bill adds dual-licensed instructional support providers to the three-tier licensure system for teachers and school administrators in New Mexico. The bill defines dual-licensed instructional support providers as professionals licensed in fields like audiology, speech-language pathology, counseling, or nursing who provide support and assistance to students and teachers. The bill establishes level one, two, and three-A licenses for these dual-licensed instructional support providers, with increasing competency requirements and salaries aligned to the tiered system. The bill also creates a level three-B administrator license for dual-licensed instructional support program administrators. The provisions of the bill apply starting in the 2022-2023 school year.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=116&year=21