Committee approves memorial asking HED to convene task force to study parenting students
Senate Memorial 16, which asks the Higher Education Department to convene a task force to collect routine data on parenting students and return recommendations, was amended to match senate language and given a due‑pass recommendation after testimony from advocates.
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The Senate Education Committee adopted an amendment to Senate Memorial 16 and returned it with a due‑pass recommendation. The memorial requests the Higher Education Department to convene a task force to study parenting students across New Mexico's higher education system, collect data on barriers they face and recommend policy responses; the measure does not change law or create programs.
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