This bill is a memorial requesting the Public Education Department of New Mexico to conduct a study on the feasibility of granting master's level college credit to teachers who earn microcredentials as they advance from Level One to Level Two licensure and from Level Two to Level Three licensure. The study aims to identify potential barriers and pathways for implementing this credit system, which currently does not exist in higher education. The bill highlights the requirements for teachers to progress through the licensing levels, including the completion of microcredentials in various areas and the challenges associated with obtaining a master's degree or national board certification.

The resolution calls for collaboration between the Public Education Department and teacher preparation programs at state universities to explore the pros and cons of awarding master's degree credit for the professional work involved in advancing licensure levels. Additionally, it requests that the department report its findings to the Legislative Education Study Committee by December 1, 2025. The bill emphasizes the need for a comprehensive examination of academic barriers, such as accreditation requirements, that may affect the implementation of this proposal.