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NM SB131

NM SB131
Discretionary School Funding Program Units


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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/10/2021
Crossed Over
02/24/2021
Passed
03/14/2021
Dead
Vetoed
03/14/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; CREATING DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM UNITS; DEFINING "DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM UNITS"; EXCLUDING CERTAIN PROGRAM UNITS IN CALCULATING DISTRIBUTIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACT.

AI Summary

This bill creates "discretionary program units" for certain education programs and excludes those units from the calculation of distributions to school districts under the Public School Capital Improvements Act. The bill defines "discretionary program units" to include units generated for fine arts education, elementary physical education, bilingual multicultural education, extended learning time, and K-5 plus programs. The bill also provides details on the state distribution process to school districts that have imposed a tax under the Public School Capital Improvements Act, including how the distribution is calculated and how it can be spent by school districts and charter schools.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor (on 03/14/2021)

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