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HB 245·NM·house

DENIAL OF ENROLLMENT TO SCHOOL

In CommitteeFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Dow, Rebecca
Latest Action

action postponed indefinitely

Mar 24, 2026

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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