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Introduced
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION; ENACTING THE ADULT ONLINE LEARNER SCHOLARSHIP ACT; CREATING THE ADULT ONLINE LEARNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; FOCUSING THE PROGRAM ON NEW MEXICO-SPECIFIC CRITICAL WORKFORCE NEEDS; PROVIDING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP PRIORITIES; CREATING FUNDS; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Adult Online Learner Scholarship Program within the New Mexico Higher Education Department. The program provides scholarships to eligible students who are at least 26 years old, demonstrate financial need, and are enrolled in online programs at New Mexico public or tribal colleges that address critical workforce needs identified by the state. The bill sets criteria for eligibility, scholarship priorities, and termination of scholarships. It also creates an endowment fund and a scholarship fund to support the program, and appropriates $5 million to the endowment fund and $2 million to the scholarship fund for the first year.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/19/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=58&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0058.pdf |
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