This bill is a memorial requesting the Public Education Department of New Mexico to study the feasibility of developing a water conservation and management curriculum for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The bill emphasizes the importance of water conservation and management for the state's economy, particularly in agriculture, and highlights its cultural and spiritual significance for diverse communities in New Mexico. It advocates for integrating these principles across multiple subjects to create a holistic and engaging educational experience for students.
Furthermore, the bill requests that the Public Education Department focus on ways to incorporate the water conservation and management curriculum into subjects such as math, science, and history. It mandates the department to publish its findings, conclusions, and recommendations in a report to be presented to the legislative education study committee by December 1, 2025. Additionally, copies of the memorial will be sent to the secretary of public education and the legislative education study committee.