New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HM44: STUDY FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PRACTICES
Status: Introduced, February 3, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 3, 2026:
wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ HOUSE MEMORIAL 57TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - SECOND SESSION, 2026 INTRODUCED BY E. Diane Torres-Velásquez and Pamelya Herndon A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE CURRENT STATE OF FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PRACTICES, MODELS AND POLICIES IN NEW MEXICO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TO RECOMMEND STRATEGIES FOR SYSTEMIC IMPROVEMENT. WHEREAS, decades of research demonstrate that effective family engagement in schools is a critical predictor of student success, comparable in influence to teacher quality, school leadership and rigorous curriculum; and WHEREAS, the principle of "universal family engagement" is embraced by the public education department in its family engagement policies and practices; and WHEREAS, parents from many New Mexico communities may experience systemic barriers to family engagement, and these barriers may impede access to the social capital and .232952.6 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ understanding of the education system necessary to take effective action on behalf of their children; and WHEREAS, the public education department's website indicates the vision for family engagement is "To build a future where authentic partnerships among families, schools, and communities drive equity, connection, and academic success for every student across New Mexico"; and WHEREAS, family engagement is an ongoing process of schools partnering with all families rather than just a select few …
Sponsors
- E. Diane Torres-Velásquez (D, HD-030) · primary sponsor
- Pamelya Herndon (D, HD-028)
Latest actions
- : Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: MEMORIALS, OTHER, CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Common questions
- What is HM44?
- HM44 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): STUDY FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PRACTICES.
- What is the status of HM44?
- Introduced as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC (February 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HM44?
- E. Diane Torres-Velásquez (D, HD-030), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HM44?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=44&year=26
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