action postponed indefinitely
Summary
The bill prohibits public schools from refusing enrollment based on race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, socioeconomic status, or residential address. It limits local school board enrollment preferences, requires schools to post vacancy numbers at least every twelve weeks, and sets a first‑come, first‑served enrollment system with a clear appeal process. The aim is to guarantee equal access to education for every school‑age resident of New Mexico.
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