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NM SB289

NM SB289
Special Ed Division Of Ed Dept.


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/17/2021
Crossed Over
03/14/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION; CREATING A DIVISION IN THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO FOCUS ON SPECIAL EDUCATION; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; REQUIRING ACCOUNTABILITY; AMENDING, REPEALING, ENACTING AND RECOMPILING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.

AI Summary

This bill creates a Division in the Public Education Department to focus on special education. It provides powers and duties for the division, including providing assistance and support to school districts and charter schools to improve services for students with special needs. The bill also amends definitions related to special education and gifted students in the Public School Code, and makes an appropriation for professional development on working with special education students.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House Education Committee (08:30 3/17/2021 Room Zoom) (on 03/17/2021)

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