SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 14

55th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2022

INTRODUCED BY

Craig W. Brandt

 

 

 

 

 

A JOINT RESOLUTION

PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE 12, SECTION 3 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO TO ALLOW THE USE OF FUNDS THAT ARE APPROPRIATED, LEVIED OR COLLECTED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, OTHER THAN PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OR DISPOSAL OF ANY LANDS GRANTED TO THE STATE BY CONGRESS, FOR PRIVATE, NONRESIDENTIAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS WHOLLY LOCATED AND OPERATED IN NEW MEXICO.

 

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

     SECTION 1. It is proposed to amend Article 12, Section 3 of the constitution of New Mexico to read:

          "A. The schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions provided for by this constitution shall forever remain under the exclusive control of the state and, except as provided in Subsection B of this section, no part of the proceeds arising from the sale or disposal of any lands granted to the state by congress or any other funds appropriated, levied or collected for educational purposes shall be used for the support of any sectarian, denominational or private [school] college or university.

          B. Funds, other than proceeds arising from the sale or disposal of lands granted to the state by congress, that are appropriated, levied or collected for educational purposes may be used for the support of private, nonresidential elementary or secondary schools wholly located and operated in New Mexico."

     SECTION 2. The amendment proposed by this resolution shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at the next general election or at any special election prior to that date that may be called for that purpose.

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