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Introduced
02/02/2022
02/02/2022
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 EDUCATION FREEDOM ACCOUNT ACT; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR EDUCATION FREEDOM ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING ALLOWABLE USES; PROVIDING PROCEDURES AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENTS AND EDUCATION SERVICE PROVIDERS; CREATING A REVIEW COMMISSION.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the Education Freedom Account Act, which creates an education freedom account program in the state's Department of Education. The program allows parents of eligible students to use state funds to pay for private school tuition, tutoring, educational materials, and other qualifying expenses. The bill defines key terms, outlines the program's funding and allowable uses, establishes application and renewal processes, and grants the department additional powers and duties to administer the program. It also creates an Education Freedom Review Commission to provide recommendations on qualifying expenses and appeals. The bill requires annual reporting to the legislature and governor on the program's participants and finances.
Sponsors (13)
Craig Brandt (R)*,
Bill Burt (R)*,
Rebecca Dow (R),
David Gallegos (R),
Ron Griggs (R),
Stuart Ingle (R),
Gay Kernan (R),
Mark Moores (R),
Steve Neville (R),
Cliff Pirtle (R),
Gregg Schmedes (R),
Bill Sharer (R),
Pat Woods (R),
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/02/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=210&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0210.pdf |
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