SENATE BILL 1014

48th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2007

INTRODUCED BY

Cynthia Nava

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY OUTREACH.

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

     Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--

          A. Four hundred ten thousand dollars ($410,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the public education department for expenditure in fiscal year 2008 for:

                (1) professional development for educators in the area of autism spectrum disorders, including graduate-level coursework leading to an autism transcripted certificate;

                (2) ongoing classroom consultations for educators statewide; and

                (3) outreach to students and their families.

          B. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2008 shall revert to the general fund.

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