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NM SB171

NM SB171
On-campus Ed. In Public Health Emergency


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Introduced
01/31/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 to determine if public schools should open for on-campus instruction during a public health emergency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The boards must make this decision based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bill also specifies that students can choose an all-virtual instruction option, and that school personnel who opt for virtual teaching or other services should not be discriminated against. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Senate Education Committee (09:00 2/8/2021 Room *) (on 02/08/2021)

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