New Mexico Statutes 22-27-2. Findings; purpose
A. The legislature finds that:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 22-27-2
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
(1) the first amendment of the United States constitution protects religious freedom and freedom of speech;
(2) the constitution of New Mexico protects each citizen’s rights to worship God according to the dictates of the citizen’s conscience; and
(3) the constitution of New Mexico prohibits public schools from requiring attendance or participation by students or teachers in any religious service.
B. The purpose of the Meditation in Public School Act is to foster respect for the educational process and environment and to provide for the right of every public school student to exercise his freedom of conscience on public school grounds without pressure from the state, any public school, teacher, school personnel or other student.