New Mexico bill would fund state agencies and public services in 2027

The bill would appropriate money for state agencies and listed public services. The appropriations cover New Mexico state agencies and listed services, including courts, healthcare, schools, colleges, and transportation. The main appropriations are for fiscal year 2027, unless a provision sets a different spending period.

The bill would bar certain remote school arrangements during fiscal year 2027. During fiscal year 2027, districts could not reorganize to create a school or program where most students attend remotely on instructional days, and no new charter school could be authorized on that basis. The restriction does not apply to students who took part in the same remote program during fiscal year 2026, students whose education plans call for remote instruction, or students enrolled in a charter school whose charter includes remote instruction. These limits apply during fiscal year 2027.

The bill would set aside funding for selected pilots, services, and evaluations. The listed projects include court and behavioral health programs, childcare assistance, road safety reviews, and public school trials. Funding depends on legislation updating accountability rules. Agencies must use performance measures and evaluation plans approved by the Department of Finance and Administration and the Legislative Finance Committee. The listed funding covers fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029, as specified for each project.