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NM SB169

NM SB169
Create Higher Ed Coordinating Council


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Introduced
01/31/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION; CREATING A HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COUNCIL; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; GIVING THE HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SOLE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES OF STATE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

AI Summary

This bill creates a Higher Education Coordinating Council (the Council) to advise the Higher Education Department and the Governor on higher education policy matters, coordinate the development and implementation of the statewide higher education strategic plan, and monitor progress on meeting the plan's goals. The Council will consist of representatives from various higher education institutions, state agencies, and public members with relevant expertise. The bill also gives the Higher Education Department sole authority to approve capital expenditures of state post-secondary educational institutions, replacing the previous approval process that involved the Board of Educational Finance and the State Board of Finance.

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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