Bill > HB154

This bill clarifies the definition of "qualified student" in the Public School Finance Act. Specifically, it updates the age criteria for qualified students, allowing those who have reached their 22nd birthday by the start of the school year to be counted in the school district's or charter school's membership if they were enrolled the prior school year. The bill also modifies the provisions around withdrawing students who are chronically absent, specifying that they can be withdrawn if they are absent for an extended period, rather than the previous 10 consecutive school days. The bill provides important context and definitions related to public school finance in New Mexico.

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=154&year=22