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During the 2024 New Mexico Legislative Session 777 bills were proposed.Only 54 of those were related to K-12 education and of those, only 24 were debated, leading to five being approved by both chambers. Highlighted failures include HB 39, aimed at complying with the Martinez and Yazzie lawsuit, HB 134 which would have created a Tribal Education Trust Fund, and several other bills that stalled or were not heard, reflecting the challenges in getting educational reforms passed in a legislative session dominated by budget and crime reforms.

A View of the 2023 Legislative Session: Education Bills that Died

A View of the 2023 Legislative Session: Education Bills that Became Law

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham exercised her power on April 7 to veto a bill that would have loosened requirements for New Mexico’s students to graduate.

Bill Reducing Graduation Requirements Vetoed

The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education listens as they hear from community members about the new school calendar. Every member of the board expressed their frustration with the calendar, explaining that they did not have enough time to make the calendar work after new legislation signed by the governor extended their school year. Key dates from the new calendar: Teachers return to school: July 31; First day of school for students: August 3; Last day of school: May 31; Last day (TOPS schools) of school: June 10.

A New Calendar for a New School Year

Rep. Ryan Lane

Advancing Early Literacy in New Mexico

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, holding a “Gun Free Zone” sign, was joined by leaders from the US Department of Justice, law enforcement officials from across the county, and Albuquerque Public School Superintendent Scott Elder to remind parents and students that bringing a firearm onto school property is a crime.

Officials Remind Parents and Students Guns on Campus Are Not Allowed

Senator Leo Jaramillo (left), Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, and Sen. Michael Padilla (right) are joined by students from East San Jose Elementary School in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the singing of Senate Bill 4. The bill will make breakfast and lunch free for all students in New Mexico, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.

Free, Nutritious Lunches for NM Students

Extended learning time bill headed to governor for signature