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Introduced
02/01/2022
02/01/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION; REQUIRING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PLAN TO TRANSFORM PUBLIC EDUCATION IN NEW MEXICO TO MEET THE NEEDS OF NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS, ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS, STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND LOW-INCOME STUDENTS; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Mexico Public Education Department to develop a comprehensive education plan by June 1, 2023, to transform the education system and address the systemic education inequities and deficiencies identified in the Yazzie/Martinez v. State of New Mexico lawsuit. The plan must include short- and long-term goals, implementation timelines, staffing strategies, accountability measures, and projected multi-year funding needed to meet the educational needs of Native American students, English language learners, students with disabilities, and low-income students. The bill also provides an $800,000 appropriation from the general fund to the Public Education Department to develop the comprehensive plan.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/01/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=185&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0185.pdf |
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