February 8, 2000

SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENT number _______ to HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILLS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9, as amended

Amendment sponsored by Senator Timothy Z. Jennings

1. In Section 4, under PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPPORT, insert the following new language:

"In addition to minimum requirements provided in Section 22-8-9 NMSA 1978, no budget for a school district shall be approved by the state department of public education that does not provide for a minimum of a seven-hour teaching day, or the equivalent for those districts operating on a variable school calendar.".

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Timothy Z. Jennings

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 (Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

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