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NM SB1

NM SB1
Public Education Changes


summary

Introduced
01/16/2019
In Committee
03/13/2019
Crossed Over
03/05/2019
Passed
03/13/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/13/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION; MAKING CHANGES TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING FORMULA; CHANGING THE DEFINITION OF "SCHOOL-AGE PERSON"; REQUIRING PERFORMANCE-BASED BUDGETING; CREATING A RURAL POPULATION RATE; LIMITING SCHOOL SIZE ADJUSTMENTS; LIMITING CHARTER SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP; PROVIDING FOR EXTENDED LEARNING TIME; CREATING A REFORM FUND; MAKING K-5 PLUS AN ONGOING PROGRAM; INCREASING TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL MINIMUM SALARIES; REPEALING THE K-3 PLUS PROGRAM; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.

AI Summary

This bill makes the following key changes: It amends the definition of a "school-age person" to extend the age limit for qualified students from 22 to the first day of the 2019-2020 school year. It creates the "K-5 Plus Act" to establish a program providing 25 additional instructional days before the regular school year for eligible elementary schools, with specific requirements for the program. The bill requires detailed educational plans from school districts and charter schools, including information on instructional time, services for at-risk students, and special programs. It provides additional program units for extended learning time programs that meet certain criteria. The bill also increases minimum salaries for level one, two, and three-A teachers, as well as school principals and assistant principals. Additionally, it creates a public education reform fund to support evidence-based initiatives.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 206 - Apr. 3 (on 03/13/2019)

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