This is your opportunity to observe the legislative process and your state government in action. A learning experience for all of us, it is also an excellent opportunity for NM MESA to showcase its program. Legislative activities will help NM MESA continue its mission of preparing middle and high school students for college majors and careers in mathematics, engineering and science.
Due to the pandemic, all 2022 Legislative Effort Activities will be virtual. There are multiple opportunities for participation! Read below to see the requirements for each activity.
MESA Letters of Support:
- Sample Letter of Support
- Letters should be sent via email to the email address listed on the NM State Legislature Website-Find My Legislator. All emails are logged with legislative staff.
- If a local address is available, they can be sent via USPS. Currently, legislators are not in Santa Fe and are working remote for most of the session.
- Students should include their return address on each letter showing they are a constituent.
- Additional letters can be written from parents, administrators, and former MESA Students.
- DEADLINE for Submission: February 11, 2022
- Current NM MESA Legislation:
- House Bill 2: MAKING GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY STATE AGENCIES REQUIRED BY LAW.
- This bill funds Public Education and Higher Education. The majority of NM MESA’s funding is through Higher Education with supplemental funding through Public Education, and secured through NM Tech.
- House Bill 2: MAKING GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY STATE AGENCIES REQUIRED BY LAW.
- 2022 Notable Education Legislation: Click HERE
- (1-2) Letters are required per student for credit: (1) to your State Representative and/or (1) to your State Senator. To receive (1) Workshop Credit (5 Loyalty Points):
- Regional Coordinator can be copied on letters, OR
- Teacher will submit a list verifying completion of students to Regional Coordinator
- Letters should be thoughtful and reflective of your experience and testimonial of the NM MESA Program.
- You can include the 2022 NM MESA Legislative Information as needed or use facts and information from your school program.
- NOTE: If enough letters are written, and/or a request is made from you, a virtual visit may be arranged. If needed, you can contact MESA Staff to help set up any Zoom Sessions.
Virtual Visit to the Roundhouse:
- Submittal Links for Credit:
- Where and How to Watch:
- DEADLINE for Submission: February 17, 2022
- Up to (2) Virtual Visits are allowed for (1) Fieldtrip Credit each (5 Loyalty Points). Each visit/observation MUST be for a minimum of (1) Hour. Visit can be:
- Committee Meeting Attendance:
- Review the Committee Lists and the What’s Happening Page for a schedule of Committee times
- Information collected in link will be: Student Information, Attendance Information, Committee Information, Participating Legislator Information, Information Discussed, Agenda Items, Decisions Made, and Reflection.
- House or Senate Floor Observation
- Review the What’s Happening Page for a schedule of Senate/House convening times. NOTE: Legislators are mostly in Committee Meetings until mid-late in the session.
- Information collected in link will be: Student Information, Attendance Information, Participating Legislator Information, Information Discussed, Agenda Items, Decisions Made, and Reflection.
- Virtual Visit with Legislator
- Will need to be individually scheduled by school, Regional Coordinator, or Deputy Director.
- Information collected in link will be: Student Information, Attendance Information, Participating Legislator Information, Information Discussed, Agenda Items, Decisions Made, and Reflection.
