Bill > HB85

This bill enacts a new section in New Mexico state law to require school districts with over 40,000 students to prepare a redistricting plan that divides the district into two or more smaller districts of similar size, student membership, and property tax base. The Department of Education will notify the school district when redistricting is required and provide rules for the process. The Department will also appoint a task force to assist the school district with the redistricting plan, which must consider various factors such as demographics, school capacity, facilities, and financial impacts. The final redistricting plan will be submitted to the Department for approval and the creation of the new school districts. The existing elected school board will be dissolved, and the Department will appoint new boards until the next local election. The bill aims to maintain employment benefits for tenured teachers and staff during the redistricting process.

Education

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=85&year=23