The bill amends Section 2-10-3 of the New Mexico Statutes to enhance the responsibilities of the Legislative Education Study Committee. It specifies that the committee will conduct a continuous study of New Mexico's public educational system, including the laws, policies, and costs associated with it. The bill also emphasizes the committee's authority to recommend changes to education-related laws and to draft necessary legislation for the legislature's consideration.

Additionally, the bill modifies the reporting requirements for the committee, mandating that it present a full report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature by the tenth day of each odd-year legislative session. The previous language that restricted the committee's studies from duplicating those of the board of educational finance and limited the scope of higher education studies has been removed, allowing for a broader examination of educational issues in the state.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 2-10-3