44th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2000

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO ESTABLISH MASTER'S LEVEL PROGRAMS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY TO MEET INCREASING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--One hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the board of regents of the university of New Mexico for expenditure in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 to convert existing undergraduate programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy to master's level programs in order to meet increased licensing education requirements. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2001 shall revert to the general fund.

Section 2. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately.