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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
Crossed Over
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
Passed
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS; REQUIRING SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO ALLOW MILITARY FAMILIES TO ENROLL SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN PRIOR TO THEIR PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN THE STATE.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts and charter schools in New Mexico to allow military families to enroll their school-age children in public schools prior to physically relocating to the state, as long as they provide proof of residence within 45 days of the published arrival date. The bill also allows parents to use temporary on-base housing, off-base military housing, or a purchased/leased residence as proof of residency for the purposes of enrollment. The provisions of this bill apply to the 2021-2022 and subsequent school years.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 76 - Apr. 6 (on 03/15/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=272&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/SB0272.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0272.pdf |
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