SB23

Exceptions To Student Use Of Phones

Chamber Passed·2/15/26
Introduced Text

New Mexico SB23 establishes rules for school districts to receive funding for education technology infrastructure and outlines exceptions for student.

New Mexico SB23 mandates the broadband office to set funding requirements and priority standards for school districts based on geographic size, population density, property tax base, and current technology infrastructure. The bill creates an education technology infrastructure fund to support projects, with grants for up to $1 million per project. It also requires school districts and charter schools to adopt policies prohibiting student use of wireless communication devices during instructional hours, with exceptions for assistive technologies, medical necessities, and accommodations for.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 32–6 · Feb 15
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Final Passage

32 Yea

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6 Nay

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1 Not Voting

R

3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 14

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 13

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Committee

History

Feb 16

House

Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC

Feb 16

House

Action Postponed Indefinitely

Feb 15

Senate

SJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)