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NM HJR15

NM HJR15
Expanding Options For Educational Choice, Ca


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Introduced
02/08/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLES 4, 9 AND 12 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO, WITH THE APPROVAL OF CONGRESS, TO ALLOW FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING TO PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN FOR HOME SCHOOL OR PRIVATE SCHOOL, INCLUDING PRIVATE VIRTUAL SCHOOLS. .

AI Summary

This Joint Resolution proposes to amend the New Mexico Constitution to allow public school funding to be distributed to parents or legal guardians for the education of their school-age children in home schools, private schools, or private virtual schools, which are schools not operated by the state. This change would require approval from the U.S. Congress and would be submitted to New Mexico voters for their decision at an upcoming election. The resolution aims to expand educational choice by enabling families to use state funds for schooling options outside of traditional public schools.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/08/2022)

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