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NM HB118

NM HB118
Early Childhood Dept. & Tribal Agreements


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Introduced
01/21/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD; AUTHORIZING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS WITH TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Early Childhood Education and Care Department to enter into joint powers agreements with tribal governments to plan, conduct, and administer culturally and linguistically relevant early childhood education and care programs on tribal lands. The bill also appropriates $1.4 million from the general fund to the department for this purpose in fiscal year 2023. The bill amends existing law to allow the department to develop and manage effective data systems, promote culturally and linguistically appropriate programming, and provide equal education and care opportunities to non-English speaking families.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/21/2022)

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