Legislative+Issues

The mission of NMANS is to be the advocate for all children attending nonpublic schools in New Mexico. Its purpose is to assure that these students receive the benefits of diversity, free choice, and excellence in education through collaboration and communication.
 * **NMANS Mission Statement**

Here are two sample letters for you to use in regards to the two bills that will be coming up in this very short session. You would be surprised (according to legislators themselves) just how much impact your one letter can makelet them hear from you! Your letter should be on your letterhead and can either be mailed directly OR sent to Sabrina via email at: sabrina@carrollstrategies.net. She will be responsible for sending them all together and keeping up with the numbers.
 * __For 2012 Legislative Session:__**

As part of its ongoing work on behalf of the nonpublic school students in New Mexico, the NMANS Board of Trustees will be attending legislative sessions as pertinent bills come up. NMANS Fact Sheet **[| NMANS FACT SHEET 07.doc]**
 * Helpful Hints While Meeting With Legislators :**
 * For Parents/Kids** :
 * Introduce Yourself
 * Tell them why you are there (to support the non-public school families and children in New Mexico)
 * Tell them your story (how your educational experience has impacted you)
 * Be brief and thank them for their time (no longer than 15 minute visit)
 * For Administrators:**
 * Introduce Yourself (make sure to tell them where you are from)
 * Tell them why you are there (to support the non-public schools in New Mexico)
 * Tell them your experience (give factual data on how your school has impacted students)
 * Be brief and thank them for their time (no longer than 15 minute visit)
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=2012 LEGISLATIVE BILLS SUPPORTED BY NMANS:= __EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ACT__: Sponsored by Sen. Pete Campos __SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ACT__: Sponsored by Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Pino BILL NUMBERS HAVE NOT BEEN ASSIGNED AS YET. || ||   || > NEED TO FIND YOUR AREA'S LEGISLATOR? ROOM ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION MAY BE HAD AT THE FRONT DESK OF THE ROUNDHOUSE! > For all the state legislature activity go to: http://legis.state.nm.us/lcs/
 * PURPOSE: The purpose of these two bills is to encourage individuals and businessess to donate money to charitable organizations that provide scholarships to low-income and special needs children. More children will be able to attend the school that best meets their needs. By passing these acts, New Mexico legislators will be making it possible for hcildren to attend the right school for them to achieve educational success.**
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