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District launches family‑stabilization pilot and a guaranteed‑payment attendance pilot; officials report early results
Summary
LCPS described implementation of two state‑funded pilots: a $1.4 million family stabilization program providing flex funding and navigation services (135 referrals, 100 qualified so far) and a Guaranteed Payment for Attendance pilot delivering monthly $500 stipends to participating high‑school students; staff highlighted partnerships and early attendance gains.
Las Cruces Public Schools presented multi‑department updates on two state‑funded pilot programs intended to reduce barriers to student attendance and stabilize families.
Dr. Lozano described the family stabilization pilot: the district was allotted $1,400,000 for full implementation beginning January 2026 and has used a request‑for‑proposal process to engage the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico as fiscal agent for flex funding. The district hired three full‑time navigators and uses a SharePoint intake system; as of late February…
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