SENATE BILL 490

57th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2025

INTRODUCED BY

Linda M. López

 

 

 

 

 

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO SUPPORT EVIDENCE-BASED SCHOOL RE-ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN CENTRAL NEW MEXICO.

 

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

     SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the workforce solutions department for expenditure in fiscal year 2026 to support evidence-based school re-engagement programs for youth in central New Mexico that provide guidance through career exploration, skill development and support with the transition into the workforce or higher education. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2026 shall revert to the general fund.

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