HOUSE BILL 268

50th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2011

INTRODUCED BY

Antonio "Moe" Maestas

AN ACT

RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS; REQUIRING SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT RECYCLING PLANS FOR THE SALE OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS; PROVIDING THAT PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS BE USED TO FUND FINE ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

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:

     "[NEW MATERIAL] RECYCLING PLAN--PROCEEDS.--

          A. By July 1, 2013, all school districts shall adopt a recycling plan to address the collection, processing, marketing, disposition and sale of recyclable materials from public schools.

          B. All proceeds from the sale of recyclable materials shall be used to fund fine arts education programs."