SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 19

55th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2021

INTRODUCED BY

Craig W. Brandt

A JOINT RESOLUTION

PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE 12, SECTION 3 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO TO ELIMINATE THE PROHIBITION ON STATE EDUCATIONAL FUNDS BEING USED FOR THE SUPPORT OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.

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

     SECTION 1. It is proposed to amend Article 12, Section 3 of the constitution of New Mexico to read:

     "The schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions provided for by this constitution shall forever remain under the exclusive control of the state, and no part of the proceeds arising from the sale or disposal of any lands granted to the state by congress [or any other funds appropriated, levied or collected for educational purposes] shall be used for the support of any [sectarian, denominational or] private school, college or university."

     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.

-2-