Bill > HB282

This bill requires the Public Education Department to collaborate with the Higher Education Department to administer the External Diploma Program, which provides a diploma awarded by the department for adults who have not graduated from high school. The bill also amends the definition of "qualified student" to include certain 22-year-old students. The bill appropriates $5 million from the general fund to the Higher Education Department for the administration of the External Diploma Program in fiscal year 2022, with specific requirements for public schools to receive funding based on student enrollment in the program.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=282&year=21