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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS; REQUIRING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND INTERSCHOLASTIC COMPETITIONS; CLARIFYING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT'S ABILITY TO AUTHORIZE AN ASSOCIATION OR ORGANIZATION TO OTHERWISE REGULATE EXTRACURRICULAR AND CO- CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND INTERSCHOLASTIC COMPETITIONS; MAKING CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that the Public Education Department is responsible for determining if students are eligible to participate in extracurricular activities, co-curricular activities, and interscholastic competitions, which are activities like sports and clubs. However, the department can allow an association or organization to manage these activities if certain conditions are met, including the department retaining the right to approve or reject the association's rules, ensuring the association follows open meeting and public records laws, and having the ability to audit the association's finances. The bill also makes conforming amendments to existing law to reflect these changes.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SEC/SHPAC (on 01/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=141&year=26 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0141.pdf |
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