HOUSE BILL 455

57th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2025

INTRODUCED BY

Brian G. Baca

 

 

 

 

 

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE ONLINE MATH AND READING SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--One million dollars ($1,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the early childhood education and care department for expenditure in fiscal year 2026 to provide targeted, supplemental online math and reading support for students in pre-kindergarten through third grade for early intervention and strengthening of foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Funding shall be used to implement online evidence-based instructional programs grounded in the science of reading, provide professional development for educators and supply high-quality learning materials for caregivers. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2026 shall revert to the general fund.

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