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NM HB460

NM HB460
Higher Education Prep & Colleges Of Ed.


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION; REQUIRING ARTICULATION AMONG HIGHER EDUCATION EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS; PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGES OF EDUCATION AT PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS; REQUIRING ANNUAL REPORTS.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve the quality and consistency of educator preparation programs in New Mexico. It requires all public post-secondary institutions offering educator preparation programs to align their foundational content, course requirements, and use a unified course numbering system by the 2024-2025 academic year. The bill also sets new requirements for colleges of education at public four-year institutions, including national accreditation, faculty qualifications, and culturally responsive curriculum. It mandates a paid year-long teacher residency for all undergraduate students in these programs by 2027-2028. Additionally, the bill requires annual reporting on various program metrics, graduate employment, and feedback from graduates and their school districts. The goal is to ensure high-quality, equitable, and effective teacher preparation across New Mexico.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC (on 02/16/2023)

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