HOUSE BILL 82

52nd legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2015

INTRODUCED BY

Christine Trujillo

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.

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 public education department for expenditure in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 for after-school and summer programs that provide expanded academic and enrichment learning opportunities for public school students. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2017 shall revert to the general fund.

          B. The public education department shall establish criteria to prioritize awards to programs that:

                (1) are aligned with educational plans for student success and common core state standards;

                (2) provide academic enrichment;

                (3) engage students with science-, technology-, engineering- and mathematics-related activities;

                (4) help students meet state standards in core academic subjects;

                (5) increase opportunities for physical activity and improve student nutrition; and

                (6) collaborate with and leverage existing community partnerships and resources that have demonstrated effectiveness.

          C. A portion of each award, as determined by the public education department, shall be used to support professional development:

                (1) for after-school and summer program staff and to support an evaluation process focused on student outcomes and family satisfaction; and

                (2) to increase the capacity of staff to deliver high-quality programming related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics that effectively engages children and youth in these subjects.

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