All Roll Calls
Yes: 95 • No: 0
New MexicoSB 292026 Regular SessionSenate
MATH REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHING LICENSE
Sponsored By: William P. Soules (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Early math checks and help for kids
Beginning in 2027–2028, New Mexico districts and charter schools must screen every kindergarten through third-grade student at the school year's start. These grade-level math checks are not diagnostic tests. When screening identifies signs of math difficulty, schools must notify parents and provide a written support plan within 30 days. Plans must document results, needs, interventions, parent support strategies, and at least four written progress reports each school year. Schools must provide evidence-based help tailored to the student, alongside regular instruction, with more intensive support as needed. This help must align with the statewide framework and the school's teacher learning plan.
Statewide math teaching support for educators
New Mexico's education department and bureau must publish a statewide math teaching framework by December 31, 2026. They must consult the Mathematics and Science Advisory Council. The framework sets leadership roles, teaching and training standards, staff skills, coaching, teamwork, and ongoing review and support. Beginning in 2027–2028, every district and charter school must implement elementary and secondary teacher learning plans aligned with this framework. Teachers and administrators must help develop plans covering teaching goals, learning activities, supports, and evaluation. Schools must update these plans at least every two years.
More coursework for teaching license applicants
New Mexico applicants for standard or alternative elementary teaching licenses must complete six semester hours of reading courses. For licenses issued on or after July 1, 2028, they must also complete six semester hours of math methods courses. Secondary teaching license applicants seeking a math endorsement must complete six semester hours of math methods starting on that date. These added requirements take time and can add tuition costs for applicants.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
William P. Soules
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Catherine J. Cullen
Republican • House
Debra M. Sariñana
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/17/2026
Final House Vote
Yes: 61 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/29/2026
Final Senate Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor - Chapter 53 - Mar. 9
3/9/2026SenateSenate has concurred with House Amendments
2/18/2026SenatePassed in the House of Representatives - Y:61 N:0
2/17/2026HouseHEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
2/11/2026HouseHGEIC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2/9/2026HouseSent to HGEIC - Referrals: HGEIC/HEC
2/3/2026SenatePassed in the Senate - Y:34 N:0
1/29/2026SenateSFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
1/28/2026SenateSEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
1/27/2026SenateSCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
1/22/2026SenateSent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SEC/SFC
1/21/2026Senate
Bill Text
Final Version
3/9/2026
HEC Committee Report 2/11/26
2/11/2026
HGEIC Committee Report 2/09/26
2/9/2026
SFC Committee Report 1/28/26
1/28/2026
SEC Committee Report 1/27/26
1/27/2026
SCC Committee Report 1/22/26
1/22/2026
Introduced
1/21/2026