The 'extended learning fund' is created in the state treasury. Money in the fund is appropriated to the commission on higher education [higher education department] for the purpose of making awards to public schools and public post-secondary institutions for the purpose of developing and operating extended learning programs throughout the state. The commission [department] shall establish by regulation a procedure for application and award of money in the fund. Disbursements of the fund shall be made by warrant of the department of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the executive director [secretary] of the commission on higher education [higher education department]. Any unexpended or unencumbered balances remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain to the credit of the fund. History: Laws 1995, ch. 224, § 18. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. For designation of the commission on higher education as the higher education department, see 9-25-4.1 NMSA 1978. Effective dates. — Laws 1995, ch. nserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. For designation of the commission on higher education as the higher education department, see 9-25-4.1 NMSA 1978. Effective dates. — Laws 1995, ch. 224 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 16, 1995, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
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