HOUSE BILL 160

47th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2006

INTRODUCED BY

Roberto "Bobby" J. Gonzales

FOR THE LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO EXPAND TEACHER EDUCATION FIELD EXPERIENCE COURSES STATEWIDE.

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

     Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--

     A. Two million dollars ($2,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the higher education department for expenditure in fiscal year 2007 to support the expansion and improvement of educator preparation field experience courses at public post-secondary educational institutions statewide. The department shall apportion these funds based on enrollment in field-experience courses among two- and four-year institutions that prepare educators and instructional support providers for licensure by expanding and improving field experiences prior to practice teaching and supporting formal collaborations between public schools and colleges of education. The funds shall be used to supplement institutional funds allocated for field experience programs.

     B. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2007 shall revert to the general fund.

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