The proposed bill aims to enhance student participation in athletic activities by prohibiting schools from restricting students based on their previous participation in sports at different schools. It allows high school students to engage in athletic activities regardless of their past involvement at other institutions and ensures that students can participate in non-school-sponsored sports and athletic training camps without facing penalties. Additionally, the bill permits private schools to offer scholarships for athletic participation and grants eighth-grade students the opportunity to play high school sports without losing a season of eligibility.

To implement these changes, a new section is added to Chapter 22, Article 2 of the New Mexico Statutes, which outlines the eligibility criteria for school activities. This includes provisions for proportional representation on the board of directors of the association regulating extracurricular activities, as well as definitions of "athletic activity" to encompass various levels of school sports. Overall, the bill seeks to create a more inclusive environment for student athletes across New Mexico.