New Mexico lawmakers consider how to address public school funding formula concerns

New Mexico lawmakers hear recommendations on funding formula issues affecting distance learning and instructional time

By: Leah Romero

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 634

Last Updated: 6 days, 21 hours ago

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Members of the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee recently discussed public school capital outlay formula issues that will likely require action in the upcoming 60-day legislative session in January, including issues with online learning and instructional time.

LFC Principal Fiscal Analyst Sunny Liu told committee members July 23 during the committee’s meeting in Red River that the state could face another budget shortfall if online students move between districts, as happened last year in …

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