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Introduced
01/24/2017
01/24/2017
In Committee
01/27/2017
01/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2017
03/18/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION; ENACTING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ACT; CREATING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR VOLUNTARY PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE; PROVIDING FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS, EMPLOYMENT PROHIBITIONS AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS; TRANSFERRING PROGRAMS, FUNCTIONS, PERSONNEL, APPROPRIATIONS, MONEY, RECORDS, PROPERTY, CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND STATUTORY REFERENCES; REPEALING NONCONFORMING SECTIONS OF LAW; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Early Childhood Education Department to establish a comprehensive and voluntary early childhood education system statewide. It provides for the administration of early childhood programs previously managed by the Children, Youth and Families Department and the Public Education Department. The bill defines the powers and duties of the new department, including developing priorities, strengthening collaborations, and establishing quality standards and performance measures. It also creates an Early Childhood Education Fund to finance the provision of early childhood education services through eligible providers.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
[LD 11] Referred to Senate Judiciary (on 01/27/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=289&year=17 |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0289.pdf |
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