Gallup schools votes to settle suit with virtual provider after state blames district for budget gap

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 686

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Gallup-McKinley County Schools leaders voted on Monday to settle a lawsuit with the district’s former virtual learning provider. The state education secretary and state lawmakers recently blamed the arrangement for a $35 million shortfall in the education department’s budget.

State lawmakers first became aware of the issue in December, when the state Public Education Department secretary mentioned a $35 million shortfall in her agency during a budget request presentation. The district canceled its contract …

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