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Duplicates/Relates to Appropriation in The General Appropriation Act (See Fiscal Impact)

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC Files

Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD)

State Department of Education (SDE)

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

This bill appropriates $30.0 from the general fund to CYFD for the purpose of contracting to provide to students after-school learning services that include a tutorial and achievement component in Bernalillo county.

Significant Issues

SDE states that a study indicates that quality adult supervision and activities are as important as family income and parents' education in determining a child's academic success. SDE administers a program to Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) qualified families administered by licensed teachers and principals. CYFD has no program except for those in the custody of the Juvenile Justice Division. The bill does not identify a target population and it is difficult to envision a new program being developed with the limited funding.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

The appropriation of $30.0 contained in this bill is a recurring expense to the general fund). Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2002 shall revert to the general fund.

ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS

The program could be administered by CYFD or SDE.

TECHNICAL ISSUES

To take advantage of an existing program, the appropriation could be included with the SDE New Mexico Works/TANF School Age Program.

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