New Mexico HB330: AI ETHICS AS SCHOOL SCIENCE ELECTIVE

What the bill says

An act relating to public education; providing artificial intelligence ethics as an elective in computer science.

From the introduced text, February 4, 2026:

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION; PROVIDING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ETHICS AS AN ELECTIVE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. Section 22-13-1.1 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1986, Chapter 33, Section 5, as amended) is amended to read: "22-13-1.1. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS--NEXT-STEP PLANS.-- A. The purpose of the New Mexico diploma of excellence is to demonstrate that a student is ready for success in post-secondary education, gainful employment and citizenship and is equipped with the skills to be a lifelong learner. The purpose of the state's minimum graduation requirements is to establish rigorous expectations to support that success. B. School districts and charter schools are .233555.1 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ encouraged to make available courses and programs of study that allow students to pursue a range of post-secondary opportunities and workforce opportunities and gain knowledge in entrepreneurship principles, as determined by the student's next-step plan and the school district's or charter school's graduate profile. C. At the end of grades eight through eleven, each student shall prepare an interim next-step plan that sets forth the coursework for the grades remaining until high school graduation. Each year's plan shall be aligned to the graduate profile of the student's school district or charter school, shall be completed on a department-approved …

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Sponsors

• Linda Serrato (D, HD-045) · primary sponsor
• Anita Gonzales (D, HD-070)

Latest actions

1. February 4, 2026: Not Printed
2. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is HB330?

HB330 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AI ETHICS AS SCHOOL SCIENCE ELECTIVE.

What does HB330 do?

In its own words: An act relating to public education; providing artificial intelligence ethics as an elective in computer science.

What is the status of HB330?

Failed as of February 4, 2026. Latest action: Not Printed (February 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HB330?

Linda Serrato (D, HD-045), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB330?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=330&year=26