TEACH EMPLOYEE RIGHTS IN HIGH SCHOOL

This bill requires New Mexico high schools to teach students about workplace rights - including topics like minimum wage, safety standards, and anti-discrimination protections - as part of their career planning process. It amends graduation requirements to mandate that schools integrate employee rights education into students' annual "next-step plans" (developed grades 8-11), which outline coursework and post-graduation pathways. Schools must ensure this content is included in the plans signed by students, parents, and counselors, and aligns with the school's graduate profile. The policy affects all New Mexico high school students as they prepare for jobs or further education.