Bill > HB86

This bill appropriates $94.78 million from the general fund to the Indian Affairs Department for various projects for Native American tribes and pueblos in New Mexico. The key provisions include: 1) $66.68 million for planning, designing, renovating, expanding, constructing, equipping, and furnishing libraries and education centers for 19 different Native American communities across the state. 2) $4.6 million in matching funds for high-speed internet access and telecommunications for tribal schools and libraries through a pueblo education network. 3) $6 million for high-speed internet access on the Navajo Nation and the "internet to the hogan" project. 4) Funding for curriculum and materials development centers, early childhood programs, and education resource centers at various tribal universities and schools. The bill also includes provisions for the reversion of any unexpended or unencumbered funds to the tribal infrastructure project fund by the end of fiscal year 2025.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=86&year=21