This bill proposes an appropriation of two million dollars ($2,000,000) from the general fund to the Board of Regents of the University of New Mexico. The funds are designated for the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center's "Pathways Statewide Collaborative" program, which aims to support health professional pathway programs, including those in science, technology, engineering, math, and health sciences, as well as youth leadership development activities.
The appropriation is intended for expenditure during the fiscal year 2027, and any unspent funds at the end of that fiscal year will revert back to the general fund. This initiative seeks to enhance educational opportunities and career pathways in health-related fields for students in New Mexico.