Bill > SJR14

This Joint Resolution proposes to amend the New Mexico Constitution to allow certain state funds designated for education to be used to support private, nonresidential elementary and secondary schools that are entirely located and operated within New Mexico. Specifically, it would permit the use of funds that are appropriated (allocated by law), levied (imposed as a tax), or collected for educational purposes, with the exception of money derived from the sale or disposal of lands that were granted to the state by the U.S. Congress. This change aims to broaden the scope of educational institutions that can receive state funding, excluding only those that are sectarian (religious) or private colleges and universities, and ensuring the funds are not from the sale of congressionally granted lands. The proposed amendment will be put to a vote of the people at the next general election.