Saturday, Feb. 3, the New Mexico House and Senate Education Committees will hold an open joint hearing just so they can listen directly to what educators across New Mexico are experiencing due to the chronic under-resourcing of our public schools.
 

The formal hearing time is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is tentatively scheduled for the chambers of the House of Representatives, but legislative business may take precedence, so a different room may be assigned that day.
 

“The budgets proposed both by the Democratic legislature and the Republican Governor, are essentially flat budgets for education,” NEA-NM President Betty Patterson said. “The 1.9 percent and 2.7 percent suggested increases are welcome but they are so small they won’t match the increased costs of energy and health insurance, and other fixed costs. Too many opportunities for student success are being passed over this year; we are not on a real path to recovery from many years of cuts to education spending. It’s time to truly prioritize education in New Mexico.”

 

Gather at 9 a.m. at the Rotunda for a press conference by leaders, legislative guests and special guest NEA (national) Executive Committee member George Sheridan.

 

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