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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

SPONSOR:	Taylor, JG		DATE TYPED:	2-11-02		HB	HJM-39
SHORT TITLE:		Read Across America Day				SB
					ANALYST:		Segura

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained		Estimated Additional Impact		Recurring or Non-Rec	Fund Affected
FY02	FY03	FY02	FY03
	NFI

(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC Files

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

House Joint Memorial 39 requests the observation of “Read Across America” and declaring March 1, 2002 as “Read Across America Day”.

Significant Issues

The New Mexico legislature stands firmly committed to promoting reading as the catalyst for our students’ future academic success, their preparation for America’s jobs of the future and their ability to compete in a global economy.

“Read Across America is a national celebration of Dr. Seuss birthday on March 1, sponsored by the national education association, promoting reading and adult involvement in the education of our nation’s students.

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