STUDY FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PRACTICES

House Memorial 44 requests the Legislative Education Study Committee to examine family engagement practices in New Mexico public schools during the 2026 interim. The study will assess current frameworks, identify systemic barriers preventing meaningful family involvement (especially for historically marginalized communities), review evidence-based models, and analyze teacher training opportunities. It will culminate in recommendations for systemic improvements, including potential funding for family liaisons and professional development. This procedural memorial does not enact policy but seeks a data-driven foundation for future action affecting all public school families and educators.