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NM SB144

NM SB144
Remote Education Technology Infrastructure


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Introduced
01/31/2021
In Committee
03/12/2021
Crossed Over
02/18/2021
Passed
03/19/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION; INCLUDING HARDWARE NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY AMONG STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES IN THE DEFINITION OF "EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE" IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL OUTLAY ACT; REQUIRING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL OUTLAY COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES TO FUND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENSURE THAT THOSE EXPENDITURES ARE IN ACCORD WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand the definition of "education technology infrastructure" in the Public School Capital Outlay Act to include hardware necessary to establish broadband connectivity among students, teachers, and educational resources. The bill requires the Public School Capital Outlay Council to establish guidelines to fund such education technology infrastructure projects that are in line with the development of a statewide education technology infrastructure network. The bill also declares an emergency, stating that it is necessary for the public peace, health, and safety that the act take effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 49 - Apr. 5 (on 03/20/2021)

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