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House committee advances 3‑year paid internship pilot for high school students
Summary
The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs committee gave a do‑pass to HB280, a three‑year pilot that would fund paid internships through grants to school districts, nonprofits and tribal entities. The Department of Workforce Solutions would administer grants and collect outcome data; appropriation and program design details remain to be finalized.
The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs committee on Tuesday advanced House Bill 280, a three‑year pilot to subsidize paid internships for high school students across New Mexico.
Sponsor Representative Gurola told the committee HB280 would create grants for schools, nonprofits and tribal entities to supplement intern pay and provide support services such as mentoring and transportation. Tony Bonifalero of Future Focused Education, an expert witness for the bill, joined the sponsor for the presentation.
Scott Grabinski, deputy secretary at the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, testified DWS would…
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