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District finance staff warn of federal funding uncertainty and enrollment pressures that could affect programs
Summary
Las Cruces Public Schools finance leaders told the subcommittee they have not seen direct federal cuts yet but are monitoring freezes and enrollment declines that could reduce federal revenue, with special education (IDEA B), Title III, and Title I‑C identified as particular concerns.
Las Cruces Public Schools finance and district leaders told the Finance Subcommittee they have not yet seen direct federal cuts to the district but are tracking several threats that could reduce revenue, including freezes and possible future reductions at the federal level and declining student enrollment.
Superintendent Ruiz said the district has generally received anticipated federal awards so far, but enrollment declines will reduce the federal dollars the district receives and create pressure on budgets tied to staff (FTEs). "The money that we were we are supposed to be getting or that we anticipated or projected to receive, we have received," Ruiz said, adding that…
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