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New Mexico Legislature· SB 19SGND BY GOV (Jan. 31) Ch. 2.

SCHOOL FINANCE UNIT VALUE RESET, the official text

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SENATE BILL 19

57th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2026

INTRODUCED BY

William P. Soules and Benny Shendo, Jr. And Linda M. Trujillo
and Pete Campos and Roberto "Bobby" J. Gonzales

AN ACT

RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE RESET OF
THE UNIT VALUE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

SECTION 1. TEMPORARY PROVISION--RESET FISCAL YEAR 2026
UNIT VALUE.--On verification of the number of units statewide
for fiscal year 2026, but no later than February 27, 2026, the
secretary of public education may adjust the unit value. In
adjusting the unit value in February, the public education
department shall consult with the department of finance and
administration, the legislative finance committee and the
legislative education study committee.

SECTION 2. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public
peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately.

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