House Memorial 54 requests the Legislative Education Study Committee, in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety, the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department, and the Public Education Department, to conduct research and study public school safety during the 2025 legislative interim. The focus of the study will be on the potential benefits of establishing a dedicated school safety entity within public schools. The findings of this research are to be reported to the Governor and the New Mexico Legislative Council.

The memorial highlights the pressing need for improved school safety measures in New Mexico, citing various reports and incidents that underscore the importance of this issue. It notes that many states have successfully implemented school safety entities and plans, which could serve as a model for New Mexico. The proposed entity would be responsible for developing and maintaining a statewide public school safety plan, including a dedicated website to provide information and resources related to school safety. The memorial emphasizes the need for a cohesive and standardized approach to school safety, rather than piecemeal improvements, to ensure the effective use of resources and enhance the safety of students and staff across the state.