Bill
SB 82
SB 82 reforms New Mexico's school capital outlay system to change how K-12 infrastructure funding is allocated and managed across districts.
SB 82 modifies New Mexico's public school capital outlay system, which funds infrastructure projects like building construction and renovations. The bill passed both chambers and was signed into law in March 2025, implementing changes to how the state allocates and manages these capital improvement funds for K-12 schools.
School infrastructure directly affects educational quality, student safety, and property values in communities. Capital outlay decisions determine which districts receive funding for critical needs like classroom expansion, facility repairs, and technology infrastructure—potentially creating significant disparities between wealthy and under-resourced districts.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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