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

SPONSOR:	Larranaga		DATE TYPED:	2/17/03		HB	162
SHORT TITLE:		Student Identification Numbers				SB
					ANALYST:		Segura

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained		Estimated Additional Impact		Recurring or Non-Rec	Fund Affected
FY03	FY04	FY03	FY04
			$300.0 See Narrative

(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

State Department of Education (SDE)

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

House Bill 162 would require SDE to assign permanent identification numbers to all public school students.

Significant Issues

According to SDE, a unique student identifier system would develop a program that would implement a statewide student tracking system that will provide data concerning student performance and status.

Currently, students who change schools or districts, or students who leave and return to New Mexico schools, are assigned different student ID numbers. This prevents determination of growth in student achievement, mobility and attendance status.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

According to SDE, approximately $300.0 would be required to develop a web site, purchase computer equipment, programming /software requirements and training for SDE personnel.

House Bill 162 does not contain an appropriation.

ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS

SDE personnel would need training in implementing and maintaining the system as well as be involved in ongoing training of district personnel.

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