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HB 195

SCHOOL NURSE SALARY TIERS & MINIMUMS

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Natalie Figueroa and 1 co-sponsor

New Mexico HB 195 establishes minimum salary tiers for school nurses to improve recruitment and retention across districts with standardized, experience-based compensation.

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Bill Summary · HB 195

Legislative bill overview

HB 195 establishes salary tier structures and minimum compensation requirements for school nurses in New Mexico. The bill creates standardized salary schedules based on experience and qualifications, ensuring more consistent and competitive compensation across school districts statewide.

Why is this important

School nurses provide critical healthcare services to students, but the profession has faced recruitment and retention challenges due to inconsistent pay across districts. Establishing salary minimums and transparent tiers helps attract qualified healthcare professionals to schools, particularly in rural or underserved areas where districts struggle to compete for talent.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget impact: School districts may face increased operational costs implementing new salary requirements, potentially straining budgets in already resource-limited districts
  • Equity concerns: Rural or smaller districts may struggle more to meet salary minimums than wealthy suburban districts, potentially widening inequities
  • Implementation timeline: Districts may need time to restructure budgets and adjust existing employee compensation to comply with new tier requirements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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