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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
Crossed Over
02/12/2021
02/12/2021
Passed
03/13/2021
03/13/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/13/2021
03/13/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION; CREATING THE BILINGUAL MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL; PROVIDING DUTIES; DEFINING "BILINGUAL LEARNER" IN THE BILINGUAL MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION ACT.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Bilingual Multicultural Education Advisory Council, which will advise the state's education department on the effective implementation of the Bilingual Multicultural Education Act. The council will have 15 members with expertise in bilingual and multicultural education, including representatives from Native American tribes and communities, as well as teachers, administrators, and parents. The council will study issues related to bilingual and English language learners, and provide advice on curriculum, instruction, assessment, teacher preparation, and other areas to strengthen the quality and effectiveness of bilingual multicultural education programs in the state. Additionally, the bill defines key terms like "bilingual learner" and "English language learner" in the existing Bilingual Multicultural Education Act.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Committee (09:00 3/4/2021 Room 303) (on 03/04/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=52&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/HB0052.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0052.pdf |
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