The "school library material fund" is created in the state treasury. The purpose of the fund is to provide an account from which the department may distribute money to school districts, state institutions and governmentally controlled schools to pay for the cost of purchasing school library material. The cost of purchasing school library material may include shipping and handling charges for the delivery of school library material. The fund shall consist of appropriations, gifts, grants, donations and bequests. Money in the fund is appropriated to the department to pay for the cost of purchasing school library material. Disbursements from the fund shall be by warrant of the secretary of finance and administration upon vouchers signed by the secretary or the secretary's designated representative. Money in the fund shall not revert to the general fund at the end of a fiscal year.
History: Laws 2003, ch. 149, § 3; 2009, ch. 134, § 2.
Cross references. — For the transfer of powers and duties of the former department of education and former state superintendent, see 9-24-15 NMSA 1978.
The 2009 amendment, effective June 19, 2009, after "state institutions", added "and governmentally controlled schools".
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 15C - School Library Materials
Section 22-15C-1 - Short title.
Section 22-15C-2 - Definitions.
Section 22-15C-3 - School library material fund; creation.
Section 22-15C-4 - Administration of the school library material fund; bureau; duties.
Section 22-15C-5 - Students eligible; distribution.
Section 22-15C-6 - Distribution of money for school library material.
Section 22-15C-7 - Sale or loss or return of school library material.
Section 22-15C-8 - Record of school library material.