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Rio Rancho board adopts 2026 legislative priorities focused on funding and school services
Summary
The Rio Rancho Public Schools board approved legislative priorities for the 2026 short session, emphasizing adequate school funding, public school capital outlay, transportation formula fixes, teacher licensure, behavioral and mental health, and juvenile justice reforms.
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education approved a set of legislative priorities for the 2026 30-day session (Jan. 20-Feb. 19), focusing on budget-related issues and items that affect district funding and operations.
Chris Balzano, the district's government relations representative, and Lauren Hatch, chief legal counsel, briefed the board on topics they expect to see in the short session and how the district's priorities align…
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