Media Advisory: New legislative hearings scheduled

Please note, an earlier advisory incorrectly stated the time of Friday's Senate Finance Committee hearing

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Febuary 11, 2025

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SANTA FE – Hearings are scheduled this week for critical early childhood legislation and the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) FY26 budget.

Please note, a correction to the details of the Senate Finance Committee hearing.

Senate Education Committee

Wednesday, February 12 at 8:30 a.m. in room 311

SB38: Special Education Act (carried by PED, sponsored by Sen. Mimi Stewart)

House Appropriations and Finance Committee

Wednesday, February 12 at 1:30 p.m. in room 307

ECECD agency budget

Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee

Wednesday, February 12 at 1:30 p.m. in room 311

SB58: Childcare Facility Licensing Act (sponsored by Sen. Michael Padilla)

*Masks are requested when attending SHPAC committee

Senate Finance Committee

Friday, February 14 at 9 a.m. in room 322

ECECD agency budget

*Please note: An earlier advisory incorrectly stated the time of this hearing

Learn about ECECD’s budget and legislative priorities at nmececd.org.

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