Bill > HB90

This bill appropriates funding to state institutions of higher education and tribal colleges in New Mexico to comply with the court's rulings in the Yazzie/Martinez v. State of New Mexico lawsuit. The key provisions include: 1. Funding for programs at the University of New Mexico, New Mexico Highlands University, New Mexico State University, and Northern New Mexico State School to support Native American teacher and educational administrator pipelines, curriculum development, technical assistance centers, health and social services, college and career readiness programs, and capacity building assistance for tribal education. 2. Funding for curriculum and materials development centers and technical assistance centers at Navajo Technical University and Dine College to support culturally and linguistically relevant education. 3. Funding for digital inclusion programs at the University of New Mexico to address technology needs for Native American students and communities. The bill aims to improve educational outcomes for certain public school and higher education students and families, particularly those from Native American backgrounds, in order to comply with the court's orders in the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=90&year=22