Bill > SB280

This bill amends Section 22-24-3 of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (NMSA) to add the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) to the list of "constitutional special schools" alongside the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the New Mexico School for the Deaf. By including NMMI in this definition, the bill allows the military institute to be eligible for public school capital outlay funding, which provides financial support for school facilities, building systems, technology infrastructure, and other educational facility needs. The bill defines various technical terms related to school facilities, including "building system" (which covers components like roofing, electrical systems, and security systems), "education technology infrastructure," and "replacement cost per square foot." This change essentially ensures that NMMI can now access the same types of capital improvement funding and support as other constitutional special schools in New Mexico, recognizing its unique educational role in the state's public education landscape.

Education

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=280&year=25