Summary:

 House Bill 201 raises the minimum wage for all school employees. 

Legislation Overview:

 House Bill 201 in Section 1, Subsection D amends Public Schools code wages for licensed educational assistants to a minimum annual salary of $30,000 per year effective in the 2025-2026 school year.
SECTION 2 amends Public Schools code for school personnel to provide that all school districts shall pay a minimum wage rate of $15 per hour, or a minimum annual salary of $30,000 to all school personnel, whether licensed or unlicensed. 
SECTION 3 specifies the provisions of this act apply to the 2025-2026 school year and subsequent school years. 

Current Law:

 House Bill 201 amends sections of Public School code regarding wages:
Section 22-10A-17.1 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2004, Chapter 30, Section 1, as amended) currently provides a minimum  $25,000 annual salary for licensed education assistants.
Section 22-10A-39 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1994, Chapter 95, Section 1) currently provides $6 per hour.