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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

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DATE TYPED 02/23/05 HB

SHORT TITLE Native American Post-Secondary Prep

SB 1008

ANALYST Weber

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained Estimated Additional Impact Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY05

FY06

FY05

FY06

$50.0

Recurring

General

(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC Files

Responses Received From

Indian Affairs Department

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

Senate Bill 1008 appropriates $50 thousand from the general fund to the Indian Affairs Depart-

ment for the purpose of preparing incoming American Indian freshmen students for post-

secondary education at the University of New Mexico.

Significant Issues

The Indian Affairs Department reports.

The Indian Affairs Department is aware of the University of New Mexico’s American

Indian Summer Bridge (AISB) Program Mexico to provide student support and opportu-

nities to ensure academic success for all UNM American Indian students. The AISB pro-

gram goal is to immerse incoming freshmen students into the rigors of academic life and

prepare them academically and socially for the first-year experience at UNM. Students

attending the AISB take courses in math and Native American Studies, as well as semi-

nars in study skills, time management, and leadership development.

Senate Bill 1008 -- Page 2

According to the University of New Mexico’s Spring 2005 official enrollment report,

American Indians comprised 5.87% of the student population in undergraduate, graduate

schools and professional schools. SB 1008 would greatly enhance the retention rates of

American Indian students at UNM by preparing them from the outset for the academic

challenges they will face throughout their time at the educational institution

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

The appropriation of $50 thousand contained in this bill is a recurring expense to the general

fund. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of FY06 shall revert to

the general fund.

Continuing Appropriations

If Applicable

This bill creates a new fund and provides for continuing appropriations. The LFC objects to in-

cluding continuing appropriation language in the statutory provisions for newly created funds.

Earmarking reduces the ability of the legislature to establish spending priorities.

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