House passes higher education oversight bill

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The House passed a bill that would allow voters to decide if the state would have more oversight in higher education around the state. House Joint Resolution 12 would give the state authority over disciplinary actions over regents who violate their duties to students and institutions. New Mexico Department of Justice ‘Anti-hazing Act’ bill passes first committee hearingThe bill comes as concerns mount for a nearly $2 million settlement given to form