New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HM47: STUDY TEACHER WORKLOADS
Status: Passed both chambers, February 19, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 9, 2026:
A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT A STUDY EXAMINING REQUIREMENTS AND PRACTICES RELATED TO TEACHER WORKLOADS AND THE STRUCTURE OF INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS AND TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTION AND TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS THAT INCLUSIVELY BENEFIT ALL NEW MEXICO STUDENTS. WHEREAS, research consistently identifies quality teachers as the single most important in-school factor to positively influence student achievement and outcomes; and WHEREAS, New Mexico teachers are responsible for providing tailored instruction to students with varied cultural, linguistic, developmental and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as a wide range of individual learning needs across the state's urban, rural, frontier and tribal communities; and WHEREAS, to support student learning, achievement of instructional goals and local community needs and priorities, New Mexico teachers are responsible for core instructional duties and professional responsibilities requirements at both state and local levels; and WHEREAS, research indicates that teachers in New Mexico and across the nation spend a substantial and increasing portion of their working time on non-instructional duties, HM Page including lesson preparation; professional development and self-review; student assessments; development and monitoring of individualized education plans; compliance activities; and various other duties; and WHEREAS, teachers are increasingly responsible for administering multiple summative, formative and interim assessments and specialized assessments across instructional areas, as well as ensuring students' well-being by understanding and addressing students' …
Sponsors
- G. Andrés Romero (D, HD-010) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Sanchez (D, HD-040)
- E. Diane Torres-Velásquez (D, HD-030)
Latest actions
- : Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:55 N:0
- : HEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC
- : Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
Subjects: EDUCATION, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MEMORIALS, OTHER
Common questions
- What is HM47?
- HM47 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): STUDY TEACHER WORKLOADS.
- What is the status of HM47?
- Passed both chambers as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:55 N:0 (February 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HM47?
- G. Andrés Romero (D, HD-010), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HM47?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=47&year=26
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