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Introduced
01/31/2021
01/31/2021
In Committee
03/13/2021
03/13/2021
Crossed Over
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION; DEFINING "ETHNIC STUDIES"; REQUIRING ETHNIC STUDIES THAT MEET PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CONTENTS AND PERFORMANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN ETHNIC STUDIES COUNCIL TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT WITH CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT.
AI Summary
This bill defines "ethnic studies" as the interdisciplinary study of multiple perspectives through the examination of social, ethnic, cultural, gender, and historical experiences to build critical thinking skills. It requires that students in kindergarten through third grade have grade-appropriate instruction on ethnic studies relating to New Mexico history. It also requires that students entering 9th grade in the 2023-2024 school year complete 4 units in social science, with one-half unit in ethnic studies, in order to graduate. Additionally, the bill creates an "ethnic studies council" to study and identify the next steps in developing ethnic studies curricula in public schools.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
HEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 03/13/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=210&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0210.pdf |
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