Senator Craig Brandt Passes Career Technical Training Bill Through the Senate
Senate Bill 108 would support trade programs in Middle and High Schools
SANTA FE — Today, the Senate passed Senate Bill 108 with unanimous, bipartisan support. Senate Bill 108 is one of several bills introduced by Senate Republican Whip, Senator Craig Brandt (R-Rio Rancho), aimed at bolstering career technical education.
Senator Brandt issued the following statement regarding the passage of his bill:
“I want to thank my colleagues for recognizing the importance of trade programs in New Mexico. This bill adds a Career Technical Education (CTE) program unit to the funding formula, ensuring that our high school graduates who do not pursue a college degree have other opportunities to pursue a well-paying career.”
Senate Bill 108 will now be sent to the House of Representatives.
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