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SB 191, the Seizure Safe Schools Act, requires New Mexico schools to provide trained staff for students with seizure disorders. It mandates annual training for all school employees (including bus drivers) on recognizing seizures and first aid by December 2026, and ensures each school with affected students has at least two trained personnel (school nurses or volunteers) to administer medications and use medical devices. Schools must implement individualized "seizure action plans" provided by parents, detailing medical needs, accommodations, and emergency protocols for all school activities. The bill applies directly to students with seizure disorders, school staff, and school boards, focusing on concrete safety protocols rather than policy debates. (Note: This is a proposed bill pending in committee as of January 2026.)
HB 191 appropriates $530,000 from the general fund to New Mexico's Public Education Department for fiscal year 2027. The funding will contract with an LGBTQ+-focused education organization to develop inclusive curricula, improve educator training, and expand outreach specifically in rural schools. This directly affects public schools and LGBTQ+ students in New Mexico by aiming to improve their engagement and academic outcomes through targeted support programs. The bill requires the organization to create a plan addressing curriculum, teacher training, and rural school support networks.
SB 107 appropriates $20 million from the general fund annually to fund after-school and enrichment programs for school-age youth across New Mexico. The bill allocates $10 million specifically for school districts, charter schools, Bureau of Indian Education schools, and tribally controlled schools, and $10 million for nonprofit community organizations providing such programs. Unspent funds at year-end will not revert to the general fund, ensuring ongoing support for these services. This bill directly affects students in public schools and community-based programs by expanding access to structured out-of-school time activities.
