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

SPONSOR Marquardt

DATE TYPED 2/20/05

HB 690

SHORT TITLE Otero County Arts Education Program

SB

ANALYST Wilson

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained Estimated Additional Impact Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY05

FY06

FY05

FY06

$35.0

Recurring

GF

Relates to HB 146 & HB 571

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC Files

Responses Received From

Commission on Higher Education (CHE)

Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA)

Department of Finance and Administration (DFA)

Public Education Department (PED)

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

House Bill 690 appropriates $35 thousand from the general fund to the DFA for a visual and per-

forming arts education program for primary, secondary and post-secondary students in Otero

County.

Significant Issues

The legislation provides opportunities for students, teachers, parents and community members to

benefit from visual and performing arts events and programs that may not otherwise be available.

These events can bring families and communities together to share in arts experiences and pro-

mote a larger dialogue about education, the arts and preparing children and youths for the future.

House Bill 690 -- Page 2

PED notes the funding available through this initiative will allow the development of rich culture

and heritage in the community. The arts make unique contributions to education, culture, society

and the lives of individuals.

DFA provided the following:

•

The Flinkinger Center for Performing Arts in Otero County has provided visual

and performing art events for primary, secondary and post-secondary students, in

Otero County free of charge in the past. The increase in prices for movies, shows,

projects and transportation will require them to start charging fees. Students, par-

ents, teachers and community members who cannot afford to pay will not have

the opportunity to share in art experiences that can promote a larger dialogue of

education.

•

The Legislature initiated the Arts in Public Schools Program in the previous legis-

lative session.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

The appropriation of $35 thousand contained in this bill is a recurring expense to the general

fund. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2006 shall

revert to the general fund.

ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS

DFA will administer this appropriation with existing staff as part of its ongoing responsibilities.

RELATIONSHIP

HB 690 relates to HB 146, Santa Fe Performing Arts Youth Education and HB 571, Magdalena

Theater Program

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