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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Passed
03/19/2021
03/19/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/19/2021
03/19/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE; ELIMINATING LOCAL AND FEDERAL CREDITS WHEN DETERMINING THE STATE EQUALIZATION GUARANTEE DISTRIBUTION; INCLUDING PROPOSED USE OF FEDERAL AND LOCAL REVENUE IN EDUCATIONAL PLANS AND REPORTING STUDENT OUTCOMES FROM THOSE USES; PROVIDING FOR THE EXCLUSION OF ENROLLMENT GROWTH PROGRAM UNITS IN THE CALCULATION OF SAVE HARMLESS PROGRAM UNITS; CHANGING THE PHASE TWO FORMULA VALUE CALCULATION WHEN DETERMINING THE LOCAL AND STATE MATCH FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECTS; EXPANDING THE EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT ACT, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACT AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS ACT TO COVER TEACHER HOUSING.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to public school finance in New Mexico, including:
- Eliminating local and federal credits when determining the state equalization guarantee distribution.
- Requiring school districts and charter schools to include information on the use of federal and local revenue in their educational plans and report on outcomes from those uses.
- Excluding enrollment growth program units from the calculation of save harmless program units.
- Changing the phase two formula value calculation when determining the local and state match for capital outlay projects.
- Expanding the Education Technology Equipment Act, General Obligation Bonds, the Public School Capital Improvements Act, and the Public School Buildings Act to cover teacher housing.
The bill aims to provide more transparency and accountability around the use of federal, state, and local funds for public schools in New Mexico.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 52 - Apr. 5 (on 03/19/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=6&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/HB0006.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0006.pdf |
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