HOUSE BILL 184

49th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2010

INTRODUCED BY

Jimmie C. Hall

FOR THE LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM PROGRAM.

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

     Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the state parks division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department for expenditure in fiscal year 2011 to support a statewide public school outdoor classroom program. The program is intended to encourage participation and improve performance in math and science. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 16-2-19 NMSA 1978, the state parks division may expend this appropriation for activities at locations that the division determines are suitable for outdoor classroom programs, including state parks and other federal, state, local and privately managed areas. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2011 shall revert to the general fund.

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