New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico SM32: FOSTER CARE STUDENTS TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS
Status: Introduced, February 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 13, 2026:
wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ SENATE MEMORIAL 57TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - SECOND SESSION, 2026 INTRODUCED BY Nicole Tobiassen and Candy Spence Ezzell and Linda M. Trujillo and Natalie Figueroa A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO STUDY STATEWIDE ISSUES RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS FOR STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE. WHEREAS, it has been reported that nationwide, students in foster care miss twice the number of school days compared to other students, which may be due to the fact that many foster children experience housing instability and school changes; and WHEREAS, a 2024 legislative finance committee evaluation and report on student attendance found that transportation issues account for about fifteen percent of student absences; and WHEREAS, school districts and charter schools that receive funding under Title I, Part A of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 must ensure that transportation to and from school is provided for students in foster care, .233991.2 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ consistent with the procedures developed by the local education agency in collaboration with the state or local child welfare agency; and WHEREAS, the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 emphasizes the importance of limiting educational disruption by allowing a student in foster care to remain in the student's school …
Sponsors
- Nicole Tobiassen (R, SD-021) · primary sponsor
- Candy Spence Ezzell (R, SD-032)
- Linda M. Trujillo (D, SD-024)
- Natalie Figueroa (D, SD-018)
Latest actions
- : Sent to SRC - Referrals: SRC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: EDUCATION, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Common questions
- What is SM32?
- SM32 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): FOSTER CARE STUDENTS TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS.
- What is the status of SM32?
- Introduced as of February 13, 2026. Latest action: Sent to SRC - Referrals: SRC (February 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored SM32?
- Nicole Tobiassen (R, SD-021), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SM32?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=M&legNo=32&year=26
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