FORTY-NINTH LEGISLATURESB 132/a
SECOND SESSION, 2010
February 1, 2010
Madam President:
Your EDUCATION COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred
SENATE BILL 132
has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:
1. On page 1, line 13, after "DUTIES", insert "; CREATING AN ADVISORY COUNCIL".
2. On page 3, line 13, strike "and" and between lines 13 and 14, insert the following new paragraph to read:
"(5) support and consult with the Hispanic education advisory council; and".
3. Renumber the succeeding paragraph accordingly.
4. On page 3, between lines 16 and 17, insert the following new section to read:
"Section 5. A new section of the Public School Code is enacted to read:
"[NEW MATERIAL] HISPANIC EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL.--
A. The "Hispanic education advisory council" is created as an advisory council to the secretary. The council shall advise the secretary on matters related to improving public school education for Hispanic students, increasing parent involvement and community engagement in the education of Hispanic students and increasing the number of Hispanic high school graduates who succeed in post-secondary academic, professional or vocational education.
B. The secretary shall appoint members to the council who are knowledgeable about and interested in the education of Hispanic students, including representatives of public schools; post-secondary education and teacher preparation programs; parents; Hispanic cultural, community and business organizations; other community and business organizations; and other interested persons. The secretary shall give due regard to geographic representation. Members serve at the pleasure of the secretary.
C. The council shall elect a chairperson and such other officers as it deems necessary.
D. The council shall meet as necessary, but at least twice each year.
E. The council shall advise the secretary on matters related to Hispanic education in New Mexico."".
5. Renumber the succeeding sections accordingly.,
and thence referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE.
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Cynthia Nava, Chairman
Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________
(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)
Date ________________________
The roll call vote was 5 For 3 Against
Yes: 5
No: Asbill, Kernan, Rue
Excused: Nava
Absent: None
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