All Roll Calls
Yes: 104 • No: 3
New MexicoHB 4872025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
PROTECTION OF HISPANIC EDUCATION
Sponsored By: E. Diane Torres-Velásquez (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Hispanic education council gets rules and reimbursements
The law establishes a Hispanic Education Advisory Council to advise New Mexico’s education secretary. Its work covers public school education, parent involvement, community engagement, and Hispanic graduates’ success in academic, professional, or vocational education. The secretary appoints up to 23 members with knowledge of and interest in Hispanic education, considering geographic representation. Members include representatives of schools, colleges, teacher training programs, parents, cultural groups, community and business groups, and other interested people. Members serve at the secretary’s pleasure and elect a chair and any other needed officers. The council meets as needed, at least twice each year at the Hispanic Education Summit. Members may receive daily expense allowances and mileage reimbursements under the Per Diem and Mileage Act’s rules for nonsalaried public officers. They receive no other pay, perks, or allowances.
Broader education goals for Hispanic students
The law adds protecting New Mexico’s heritage Spanish language and culture to the Hispanic Education Act’s goals. The act also calls for studying, developing, and using education systems that help Hispanic students graduate and succeed throughout life. It promotes parents’ involvement in their children’s education. It calls for cooperation among families, community and business groups, schools, colleges, state education departments, and state and local policymakers. Goals include more high school graduates and more students enrolling, staying, and finishing education after high school.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
E. Diane Torres-Velásquez
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Linda M. López
Democratic • Senate
Patricia Roybal Caballero
Democratic • House
Tanya Mirabal Moya
Republican • House
Yanira Gurrola
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/20/2025
Final Senate Vote
Yes: 41 • No: 0
House vote • 3/11/2025
Final House Vote
Yes: 63 • No: 3
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor - Chapter 153 - Apr. 10
4/10/2025SenatePassed in the Senate - Y:41 N:0
3/20/2025SenateSEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/14/2025SenateSent to SEC - Referrals: SEC
3/12/2025SenatePassed in the House of Representatives - Y:63 N:3
3/11/2025HouseHGEIC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/10/2025HouseHEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/5/2025HouseSent to HEC - Referrals: HEC/HGEIC
2/20/2025Senate
Bill Text
Final Version
4/11/2025
SEC Committee Report 3/14/25
3/14/2025
HGEIC Committee Report 3/10/25
3/10/2025
HEC Committee Report 3/05/25
3/5/2025
Introduced
2/20/2025