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Introduced
01/31/2021
01/31/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION; ALLOWING ALL NEW MEXICO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS TO QUALIFY FOR LOAN REPAYMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES IN EDUCATION; ALLOWING FOR PRIORITY FOR DESIGNATED HIGH-NEED TEACHER POSITIONS IF PROGRAM FUNDS ARE LIMITED.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing Teacher Loan Repayment Act to allow all new Mexico public school teachers to qualify for loan repayment of their undergraduate and graduate degrees in education. The bill also allows for priority to be given to teachers in designated high-need positions, such as bilingual education, early childhood education, special education, STEM, or career technical education, or teachers who are minorities, if program funds are limited. The bill also expands the definition of "loan" to include tuition and fee costs for bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees in education fields that lead to employment as a teacher in a New Mexico public school.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 02/10/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=159&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0159.pdf |
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