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Introduced
01/25/2021
01/25/2021
In Committee
03/12/2021
03/12/2021
Crossed Over
03/06/2021
03/06/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION; ALLOWING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TO COUNT AS AN ELECTIVE IN SIXTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADES; AMENDING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS; REQUIRING ONE-HALF UNIT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO GRADUATION.
AI Summary
This bill allows financial management to count as an elective in sixth through eighth grades and requires one-half unit of financial management prior to graduation for students entering the ninth grade in the 2021-2022 school year. The bill also amends graduation requirements to include the financial management course, which will cover topics like budgets, checking and savings accounts, credit, interest, and the costs of borrowing.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Education
Sponsors (5)
Meredith Dixon (D)*,
Willie Madrid (D)*,
Moe Maestas (D)*,
Jane Powdrell-Culbert (R),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Last Action
SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (on 03/12/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=163&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0163.pdf |
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