“New Mexico lawmakers have taken an important step to strengthen early literacy and improve long-term student success. This legislation establishes clear expectations for evidence-based instruction and timely support that helps students build the strong foundation every child deserves.
“Students will benefit from consistent, high-quality classroom practices; educators will gain better tools and guidance; and families will receive earlier, more transparent updates on their child’s progress to support learning at home. These improvements create a more coherent system that supports reading achievement in every classroom.
“We applaud Senate President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart, House Education Committee Vice Chairwoman Joy Garratt and Rep. Catherine Cullen for their leadership in prioritizing research-based practices and taking action to advance reforms that will help more students become confident, capable readers.”
About the Legislation:
New Mexico’s High-Quality Literacy Instruction Act builds on previous legislation addressing literacy outcomes. It includes provisions that:
