New Mexico judge invalidates state rule requiring 180 school days, aiding rural districts.
A New Mexico judge ruled that the state's Public Education Department cannot enforce a rule requiring 180 days of school per year, saying the department lacks the authority. The ruling benefits rural and Native American districts concerned about the costs of extending the school year. Meanwhile, health officials are checking for measles exposure following cases in Texas. A new bill aims to update New Mexico's press shield law, protecting bloggers and nonprofit news outlets.
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