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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Passed
03/13/2021
03/13/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION; ENACTING THE BLACK EDUCATION ACT; CREATING A DEPARTMENT LIAISON; CREATING AN ADVISORY COUNCIL; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; REQUIRING RACIAL SENSITIVITY AND ANTI-RACISM TRAINING OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL; REQUIRING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS TO COOPERATE IN DEVELOPING PROGRAMS, CURRICULA AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS THAT RECOGNIZE AND TEACH BLACK CULTURE AND ANTI-RACISM AND TO IMPROVE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK PEOPLE IN PUBLIC AND HIGHER EDUCATION; REQUIRING AN ANNUAL STATEWIDE STATUS REPORT; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill, the Black Education Act, creates a Black education advisory council and a Black education liaison within the Public Education Department. The council will advise the department on improving education for Black students, increasing parent and community engagement, and supporting Black students' success in post-secondary education. The liaison will focus on Black education issues, advise the department and council, serve as a resource for schools, and implement council-recommended activities. The bill also requires annual statewide reporting on Black student data, a cooperative relationship between the Public Education and Higher Education Departments to improve Black student education, and annual anti-racism and racial sensitivity training for all school personnel.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 51 - Apr. 5 (on 03/16/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=43&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/HB0043.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0043.pdf |
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