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Board discusses NMSBA resolutions on special education funding, federally funded positions and transportation; action deferred
Summary
The board reviewed three proposed legislative resolutions for the New Mexico School Boards Association—special education funding formula, federally funded positions and full transportation funding—and agreed to refine language and return on Sept. 2 for potential submission; no adoption occurred Aug. 19.
Las Cruces Public Schools Board members and staff discussed three proposed resolutions for the New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA) legislative packet on Aug. 19 but took no final vote, directing staff and board champions to refine the language and bring the items back at a Sept. 2 work session.
Shirley O'Brien and board member Tonorio presented draft resolutions that would ask the NMSBA to advocate (1) revisions and increased funding to the special education funding formula, (2) solutions for a gap in federally funded positions that leaves district services vulnerable as federal allocations decline,…
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