FOSTER CHILD SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION

SB 234 allocates $1.2 million from the general fund to the New Mexico Public Education Department for the Albuquerque Public School District to provide school transportation to and from school for foster children. The bill directly affects foster children in Albuquerque schools by ensuring consistent transportation access, addressing a common barrier to education. Key provisions include dedicated annual funding for fiscal year 2027 and beyond, with unspent balances carrying forward instead of reverting to the general fund. This is a funding appropriation bill focused on practical support for foster youth, not a policy change.