House Memorial 39 requests the Higher Education Department of New Mexico to conduct a comprehensive study on compensation for both temporary and non-temporary instructional staff. This study will be carried out in collaboration with the Legislative Finance Committee and the Legislative Education Study Committee. The resolution highlights the challenges faced by instructional staff, including low pay, inadequate benefits, and job insecurity, with a significant percentage contemplating leaving the profession. The study aims to review current compensation data, including salaries, benefits, and workload, across all public post-secondary educational institutions in the state.

Additionally, the memorial emphasizes the importance of consulting various stakeholders, such as faculty, instructional staff, and administrators, to gather comprehensive data that addresses cost concerns related to compensation. If the findings suggest the need for increased compensation structures, the Higher Education Department is tasked with recommending methodologies for funding these increases. The department is expected to present its findings and recommendations by December 1, 2025, and copies of the memorial will be sent to relevant state officials.