


Guide to Health Insurance Reform
The new health insurance reform law will lower costs, improve quality, and provide affordable coverage for New Mexicans. Learn more about it here.


Special Education
$12.2 billion was included for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
New Mexico will receive $91.1 million in formula funding.
Administrator: New Mexico Public Education Department
Description: The IDEA Part B, Grants to States program provides formula grants to assist the States in meeting the excess costs of providing special education and related services to children with disabilities.
Purpose: To assist States and school districts with paying for the rising cost of special education for students with disabilities.
Website: http://www.ped.state.nm.us/seo/index.htm
Phone: (505) 827-1457 (NM Public Education Department, Special Education Bureau)