The bill amends Section 22-5-4.3 of the New Mexico Statutes to enhance school discipline policies by requiring local school boards to include additional characteristics that are protected from discipline, discrimination, or disparate treatment. Specifically, it prohibits discipline based on a student's race, religion, culture, disability, home language, gender, level of family income, and the use of protective hairstyles or cultural/religious headdresses. The bill also mandates that students cannot be demeaned, bullied, or punished for these characteristics. Furthermore, it establishes a specific prohibition against racialized aggression and requires the creation of an online portal for reporting such incidents, which will be confidential and exempt from public records.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of involving parents, school personnel, and students in the development of discipline policies, and it prohibits corporal punishment. It allows students to carry and self-administer prescribed asthma and emergency anaphylaxis medications under certain conditions, ensuring that school personnel who assist in this process are protected from civil liability. The bill also clarifies definitions related to cultural and religious headdresses and protective hairstyles, reinforcing the commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful school environment.