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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
Crossed Over
03/14/2021
03/14/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=289&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0289.pdf |
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