Officials brief LESC on State Education Network rollout, staffing gaps and device shortfalls
State broadband and education officials told the Legislative Education Study Committee that the State Education Network (SEND) is live but needs more staff, clearer governance and funding for device replacement and cybersecurity; presenters tied the work to Martinez Yazzie remedial requests and federal grants including BEAD and NTIA digital equity funding.
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Mark Montoya, a policy analyst presenting to the Legislative Education Study Committee, told lawmakers that New Mexico’s State Education Network (SEND) went live in July but still needs “additional administrative support” and staffing to reach its full potential. He said the network integrates regional connection hubs and supports installation and maintenance of education technology across the state.
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