SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 2

50th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2011

INTRODUCED BY

Stephen H. Fischmann

A JOINT RESOLUTION

PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE 12 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO ALLOW THE LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE BY LAW FOR PARENTAL PARTICIPATION CONTRACTS BETWEEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN WHO RECEIVE FREE PUBLIC EDUCATION.

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

     SECTION 1. It is proposed to amend Article 12 of the constitution of New Mexico by adding a new section to read:

     "The legislature may provide by law for parental participation contracts between public schools and parents or guardians of children who receive free public education."

     SECTION 2. The amendment proposed by this resolution shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at the next general election or at any special election prior to that date that may be called for that purpose.

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