Lawmaker Proposes Overhaul To Graduation Requirements SFNM A New Mexico lawmaker who works in education is proposing an overhaul to the state’s high school graduation criteria in a bill that would reduce the number of required classes and give students the option of skipping Algebra 2. Rep. G. Andrés Romero, D-Albuquerque, has introduced House Bill 83, which also would allow students to choose a capstone class — a long-term project exploring an interest, such as a profession or social issue — in lieu of a core subject. Under the bill, a high school student opting for the capstone would have to work with an educator to ensure the project meets certain state standards.