Clark estimated that the impact of including tribal colleges would be about $500,000, out of a $38 million program.
House Majority Floor Leader Ken Martinez, D-Grants, said American Indian students represent about 10 percent of the state's high school population, they account for only 4 percent of the lottery scholarships.
“It's the lowest percentage of participation by any group of New Mexicans,” Martinez said. “There is an inequity. I see it very clearly in my district.”
— Associated Press
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