To: The New Mexico State House, The New Mexico State Senate, and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

Governor Lujan Grisham: Save Small Schools

Stop the proposed cut to small school funding in SB1.

Why is this important?

I am a public school teacher at Monte del Charter School in Santa Fe. The New Mexico legislature is currently considering a new school funding bill, SB1. In its present form, this bill would severely inhibit small schools such as Monte del Sol’s ability to function. Monte del Sol Charter School receives a budget adjustment due to its smaller size, but SB1 would take that away and reduce our budget by at least $350,000. This would be a devastating blow for small schools across the state and would adversely impact thousands of students and teachers.