FORTY-NINTH LEGISLATURESB 132/a
SECOND SESSION, 2010
February 8, 2010
Madam President:
Your FINANCE COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred
SENATE BILL 132, as amended
has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:
1. Strike Senate Education Committee Amendment 4.
2. On page 1, line 12, strike "OFFICE" and insert in lieu thereof "LIAISON".
3. On page 2, line 16, strike both occurrences of "office" and insert in lieu thereof "liaison".
4. On page 2, line 19, strike "OFFICE" and insert in lieu thereof "LIAISON".
5. On page 2, line 21, strike "office" and insert in lieu thereof "liaison".
6. On page 2, line 23, strike "office" and insert in lieu thereof "liaison".
7. On page 3, between lines 16 and 17, insert the following new section:
"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.
F. Members of the council shall not receive per diem and mileage or other compensation for their services."".
8. Renumber the succeeding sections accordingly.
9. On page 3, line 20, strike "office" and insert in lieu thereof "department".
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John Arthur Smith, Chairman
Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________
(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)
Date ________________________
The roll call vote was 7 For 2 Against
Yes: 7
No: Leavell, Neville
Excused: Adair, Smith
Absent: None
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