DID YOU KNOW?

• In 1986-1987 the public schools in New Mexico were appropriated 51.60% of the state’s total recurring budgeted revenue.
• 1990-1991 was the last year the Legislature funded public schools at 50 percent of the state’s total recurring budgeted revenue.
• In 2000 – 2001 public schools in New Mexico were receiving 46.37% of the State’s total recurring revenue budget.
• In 2007 – 2008 public schools in New Mexico are receiving 43.8% of the State’s total recurring revenue budget.
• For the 2008-2009 school year, public education’s share of the state’s total recurring revenue fell to 43.3%, with only 36% of new dollars being appropriated to public schools. •