The bill amends several sections of New Mexico's public school personnel laws to reduce the frequency of required trainings and professional development for school employees. Notably, it stipulates that anti-racism and racial sensitivity training must be completed within the first year of employment, rather than annually. Additionally, it establishes that training on child abuse detection, ethical misconduct, and diabetes care must also be completed within the first year of employment, rather than on an annual basis. The bill emphasizes the importance of these trainings by detailing the specific content that must be covered, such as trauma-informed instruction and recognition of diabetes-related emergencies.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the requirements for bullying prevention training, mandating that school employees and volunteers with significant student contact receive training within their first year of employment or shortly after their service begins. This change aims to ensure that all personnel are adequately prepared to address issues of bullying and support a safe learning environment. The bill also includes provisions for the development and dissemination of training materials and guidelines, ensuring that the training is culturally and linguistically appropriate for the diverse student population in New Mexico.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 22-10A-19.3, 22-10A-32, 22-34-3, 22-35-4