State senator wants smaller class sizes

A New Mexico senator is fighting for smaller class sizes in New Mexico public schools. 

Senator Tim Keller has a resolution to reduce class sizes by 10 to 12 over five years beginning in 2015-2016. He said the resolution, if approved by the legislature and voted on by the public in 2014, would add $60 million to state public education over the five years.

 Governor Susana Martinez gave her State of the State address Tuesday and stated public education would be a major priority of her administration. 

 Sen. Keller said his measure has to make it through several senate committees before it can be approved, then it goes to the state representatives for their approval. 

If that works, the measure would be voted on by the public in November 2014.

State senator wants smaller class sizes