Summary:

 House Bill 487, relating to Hispanic education, includes the protection and preservation of New Mexico’s heritage Spanish language and culture in the purpose of the Hispanic Education Act. HB 487 requires the Hispanic Education Advisory Council to meet at Biannual Hispanic Education Summits. HB 487 allows per diem and mileage for council members. 

Legislation Overview:

 SECTION 1 amends Public Schools in the Hispanic Education Act in Subsection A to add to the purpose by inserting “ensure lifelong success”. 
Subsection B is inserted:
B. protect and preserve New Mexico's heritage Spanish language and culture;
Subsection D adds “community-based” in the list of stakeholders encouraged to work together to ensure lifelong success.
SECTION 2 amends the Hispanic Education Advisory Council in Subsection D to specify 
the council shall meet at least twice each year at the biannual Hispanic Education Summit.
Subsection F is amended to direct members of the council may receive per diem and mileage as provided for nonsalaried public officers in the Per Diem and Mileage Act and shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance. 

Current Law:

 House Bill 487 amends Public Schools sections to with language and directions not currently in the law:
Section 22-23B-2 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2010, Chapter 108, Section 2 and Laws 2010, Chapter 114, Section 2)
Section 22-23B-5 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2010, Chapter 108, Section 5 and Laws 2010, Chapter 114, Section 5)