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Gov’s statement on Impact Aid means $24 million for GMCS

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Gallup McKinley Schools District Superintendent Mike Hyatt says Impact Aid funds for the 2019-2020 School Year could soon be part of an effort to repair and replace school buildings, increase technology access and assist in fulfilling needs in Indian education.

The long-sought funds may be within sight as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement Jan. 22 saying the state must return roughly $60 million in Impact Aid credits that were deducted in Fiscal Year 2020. About $24 million of that would go to GMCS.

The governor called on Rep. Patty Lundstrom, D-McKinley, San Juan, and Sen. George Muñoz, D-Cibola, McKinley, San Juan, to craft a solution for the longstanding issue and fix the formula funding gap without forcing the Public Education Department to pull resources from other programs.

Hyatt told the Gallup Sun that the issue remains open, despite the governor’s statement.

“We’re still challenging the next year, 2020-2021,” he said.

Hyatt said he hopes the current legislature will allow McKinley County to keep all of its Impact Aid funding for the future.

By Beth Blakeman
Associate Editor

 

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