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This bill appropriates $750,000 from the general fund to the Public Education Department to contract with an organization to provide project-based programs, either in-person or through remote learning, that support academic achievement and college and career readiness for low-income Hispanic, American Indian, and African American students, as well as other underserved populations in New Mexico. The programs must include a dual credit component, provide access to industry-standard digital media tools, professional mentor training, digital badging, and professional certification in partnership with public post-secondary institutions. The goal is to open career paths in growing industries like STEM, creative arts, healthcare, trades, and energy, and to address the opportunity gaps identified in the Martinez and Yazzie v. State of New Mexico lawsuit.

Education

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