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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T
SPONSOR Lopez
DATE TYPED 2-24-05
HB
SHORT TITLE Teach Labor History in Public Schools
SB 146
ANALYST Segura
APPROPRIATION
Appropriation Contained Estimated Additional Impact Recurring
or Non-Rec
Fund
Affected
FY05
FY06
FY05
FY06
NFI
(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
LFC Files
Responses Received From
Public Education Department (PED)
SUMMARY
Synopsis of Bill
Senate Bill 146 proposes to enact a new section of Chapter 22, Article 13 NMSA 1978 to require
that labor history is taught within American history and government courses at the elementary,
middle and high school levels.
In addition, the bill requires that high school counselors include discussions of approved appren-
tice training programs when discussing post-graduation plans and invite participation by repre-
sentatives of these apprenticeship programs in high school career fairs to which representatives
of colleges and the military are invited.
Significant Issues
According to PED, the importance of labor history is acknowledged by its presence within the
New Mexico Social Studies Standards. Instructional materials are reviewed to ensure alignment
with standards before they are placed on the adoption list.
The “Next Step” plans, which all students are required to prepare, review and update each year
from grade 8 to graduation, provide an excellent opportunity to integrate approved apprentice-