STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTRACURRICULARS

SB 141 requires New Mexico's Public Education Department to establish eligibility rules for students to participate in school activities like sports, clubs, and competitions. The bill allows the department to delegate this rule-making authority to a school association (such as a sports league), but only if the department retains specific oversight powers. These include the right to approve or disapprove the association's rules, require financial audits, and ensure compliance with open meetings and public records laws. This ensures the department maintains control over student eligibility standards while permitting associations to manage activities under defined conditions.