HOUSE BILL 278

51st legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2013

INTRODUCED BY

Christine Trujillo

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Two million dollars ($2,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the public education department for expenditure in fiscal year 2014 for after-school enrichment programs that provide expanded learning opportunities for students. The public education department shall establish criteria to prioritize awards to programs that are aligned to educational plan for student success and common core standards, provide academic enrichment opportunities for students, help students meet state standards in core academic subjects, increase opportunities for physical activity and nutrition and collaborate with and leverage existing community partnerships and resources that have demonstrated effectiveness. A portion of each award, as determined by the public education department, may also be used to support professional development activities for after-school program staff. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2014 shall revert to the general fund.

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