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NM HB161

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Sena Cortez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the K-12 Plus program unit funding formula to calculate additional funding based on instructional hours rather than instructional days
  • Schools providing between 1,140 and 1,195 instructional hours receive funding calculated using a cost differential factor of 0.012 (twelve thousandths)
  • Schools providing more than 1,195 instructional hours receive funding calculated using a higher cost differential factor of 0.016 (sixteen thousandths)
  • Five-day K-12 Plus schools can receive additional funding for up to 1,277.5 instructional hours; four-day schools can receive funding for up to 1,250 instructional hours
  • Applies to the 2026-2027 school year and subsequent school years

Legislative Description

Change K-12 Program Unit Calculation

Last Action

Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC/HAFC

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/26/2026

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