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Introduced
01/17/2017
01/17/2017
In Committee
01/25/2017
01/25/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2017
03/18/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT; CREATING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; ASSIGNING LEAD DEPARTMENT STATUS FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS; TRANSFERRING PROGRAMS, FUNCTIONS, PERSONNEL, APPROPRIATIONS, MONEY, RECORDS, PROPERTY, CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND STATUTORY REFERENCES; REPEALING NONCONFORMING SECTIONS OF LAW; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Early Childhood Services Department, which will be the lead state agency for overseeing and administering early childhood programs in New Mexico. The department will be responsible for developing priorities for services, strengthening coordination of state and local early childhood programs, and establishing standards and outcome measurements. The bill transfers relevant programs, functions, personnel, and funding from the Children, Youth and Families Department, Department of Health, and Public Education Department to the new Early Childhood Services Department. It also establishes the secretary of early childhood services as the head of the department and outlines the secretary's duties and powers. The bill aims to provide a more focused and coordinated approach to supporting young children and their families in New Mexico from birth to age five.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
[LD 9] Referred to Senate Judiciary (on 01/25/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=106&year=17 |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0106.pdf |
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