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Introduced
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS; REQUIRING LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO DETERMINE IF PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHOULD OPEN FOR ON-CAMPUS INSTRUCTION DURING A TIME WHEN THE STATE HAS ISSUED A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ORDER, INCLUDING SUCH ORDERS ISSUED DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR OR OTHER SCHOOL YEAR IF THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 REMAINS AT EPIDEMIC LEVELS IN NEW MEXICO; REQUIRING EACH LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD TO MAKE THE DETERMINATION BASED ON FEDERAL CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill requires local school boards in New Mexico to determine whether public schools should open for on-campus instruction during a public health emergency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill states that local school boards must make this determination based on the recommendations of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bill also allows parents to choose the option of all-virtual instruction for their children, and prohibits discrimination against school personnel who opt for virtual teaching or students who choose virtual school attendance. The bill declares an emergency, indicating that it is necessary for the public peace, health, and safety that the act take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (27)
Phelps Anderson (I)*,
Gail Armstrong (R)*,
Alonzo Baldonado (R)*,
James Townsend (R)*,
Rachel Black (R),
Cathrynn Brown (R),
Jack Chatfield (R),
Zachary Cook (R),
Randal Crowder (R),
Rebecca Dow (R),
Candy Ezzell (R),
Kelly Fajardo (R),
Jason Harper (R),
Joshua Hernandez (R),
T. Lane (R),
Stefani Lord (R),
Willie Madrid (D),
Rod Montoya (R),
Greg Nibert (R),
Randy Pettigrew (R),
Jane Powdrell-Culbert (R),
Bill Rehm (R),
Larry Scott (R),
James Strickler (R),
Candie Sweetser (D),
Luis Terrazas (R),
Martin Zamora (R),
Last Action
House Commerce and Economic Development Committee (08:30 2/10/2021 Room Zoom) (on 02/10/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=182&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0182.pdf |
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