A New Mexico legislator wants to prohibit some public school activity fees.
According to the Albuquerque Journal, Sen. Craig Brandt says he believes public school fees violate the New Mexico Constitution's guarantee of a free public education.
The Rio Rancho Republican is sponsoring a bill in the upcoming legislative session to prohibit fees for such things as laboratory classes, fine arts education, physical education and special education and use of libraries.
According to Brandt's office, the bill would not apply to fees for school clubs, athletic teams, parking passes or replacement of lost or damaged items.
Spokeswoman Monica Armenta of Albuquerque Public Schools says school officials aren't familiar with the bill and cannot comment on it.
Brandt is a former Rio Rancho Public Schools board member.
Information from: Albuquerque Journal.
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