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AN ACT
RELATING TO EDUCATION; ENACTING THE MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
EDUCATION ACT; CREATING THE MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE BUREAU IN
THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT; CREATING AN ADVISORY
COUNCIL; CREATING A FUND.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:
Section 1. A new section of the Public School Code is
enacted to read:
"SHORT TITLE.--This act may be cited as the "Mathematics
and Science Education Act"."
Section 2. A new section of the Public School Code is
enacted to read:
"DEFINITIONS.--As used in the Mathematics and Science
Education Act:
A. "bureau" means the mathematics and science
bureau;
B. "chief" means the chief of the bureau; and
C. "council" means the mathematics and science
advisory council."
Section 3. A new section of the Public School Code is
enacted to read:
"BUREAU CREATED--DUTIES.--
A. The "mathematics and science bureau" is created
in the department. The secretary shall appoint the chief as
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provided in the Public Education Department Act.
B. The bureau shall:
(1) administer the provisions of the
Mathematics and Science Education Act;
(2) provide staff support for and coordinate
the activities of the council;
(3) work with the council to develop a
statewide strategic plan for mathematics and science
education in the public schools and coordinate education
activities with other state agencies, the federal government,
business consortia and public or private organizations or
other persons;
(4) ensure that school districts' plans
include goals for improving mathematics and science education
aligned to the department's strategic plan;
(5) recommend funding mechanisms that
support the improvement of mathematics and science education
in the state, including web-based mathematics and science
curricula, mentoring and web-based homework assistance;
(6) promote partnerships among public
schools, higher education institutions, government, business
and educational and community organizations to improve the
mathematics and science education in the state;
(7) develop and evaluate curricula,
instructional programs and professional development programs
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in mathematics and science aligned with state academic
content and performance standards; and
(8) assess the outcomes of efforts to
improve mathematics and science education using existing
data."
Section 4. A new section of the Public School Code is
enacted to read:
"MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ADVISORY COUNCIL--CREATED--
MEMBERS--TERMS--VACANCIES.--
A. The "mathematics and science advisory council"
is created, composed of twelve members. Members of the
council shall be appointed by the secretary for staggered
terms of four years; provided that for the initial
appointments, four members shall be appointed for two years,
four members shall be appointed for three years and four
members shall be appointed for four years. Members shall
serve until their successors have been appointed and
qualified. A vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the
secretary for the unexpired term.
B. Using a statewide application process, the
secretary shall appoint members from throughout the state so
as to ensure representation of the state's demographics,
including geographic distribution, gender and ethnic
diversity and as follows:
(1) four members from public schools,
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including at least two mathematics and science teachers and a
school district administrator with experience in mathematics
and science curricula;
(2) three members from public post-secondary
educational institutions with expertise in mathematics or
science education;
(3) four members from the private sector,
including the national laboratories, museums and science- and
engineering-based businesses; and
(4) one member who represents the New Mexico
partnership for mathematics and science education.
C. Members of the council shall elect a chair from
among the membership. The council shall meet at the call of
the chair not less than quarterly.
D. Members of the council are entitled to receive
per diem and mileage pursuant to the provisions of the Per
Diem and Mileage Act but shall receive no other compensation,
perquisite or allowance."
Section 5. A new section of the Public School Code is
enacted to read:
"COUNCIL DUTIES.--The council shall:
A. advise the bureau on implementation of the
bureau's duties pursuant to the Mathematics and Science
Education Act;
B. make recommendations to the bureau and the
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department regarding the statewide strategic plan for
improving mathematics and science education and advise on its
implementation and incorporation into the department's
five-year strategic plan for public elementary and secondary
education in the state;
C. advise the bureau, the department and the
legislature regarding appropriations for mathematics and
science education, administration, resources and services,
including programs for public school students and staff;
D. work with the bureau to determine the need for
improvement in mathematics and science achievement of public
school students and make recommendations to the department on
how to meet these needs; and
E. produce an annual report on public elementary
and secondary mathematics and science student achievement to
be submitted to the department, the governor and the
legislature no later than November 30 of each year."
Section 6. A new section of the Public School Code is
enacted to read:
"MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PROFICIENCY FUND--CREATED--
PURPOSE--ANNUAL REPORTS.--
A. The "mathematics and science proficiency fund"
is created as a nonreverting fund in the state treasury. The
fund consists of appropriations, gifts, grants, donations and
income from investment of the fund. Disbursements from the
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fund shall be made by warrant of the secretary of finance and
administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the secretary
of public education or the secretary's authorized
representative.
B. The fund shall be administered by the
department, and money in the fund is appropriated to the
department to provide awards to public schools, school
districts, public post-secondary educational institutions and
persons that implement innovative, research-based mathematics
and science curricula and professional development programs.
The department shall promulgate rules for the application and
award of money from the fund, including criteria to evaluate
innovative, research-based mathematics and science programs
and professional development programs.
C. Each award recipient shall provide an annual
report to the bureau that includes a detailed budget report, a
description of the services provided and documented evidence
of the stated outcomes of the program funded by the
mathematics and science proficiency fund and that provides
other information requested by the bureau."