Early Childhood Education and Care Department
Coverage of Early Childhood Education and Care Department in the Nexus archive.
- Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico’s universal childcare program
A New Mexico judge is considering a lawsuit challenging the state's universal childcare program expansion, which eliminated income caps and copays without prior legislative approval. Plaintiffs argue the process involved executive overreach, while the state claims lawmakers authorized and funded the policy. The program, financed partly by oil and gas revenue, faces sustainability concerns and could impact thousands of families and businesses if paused.
- Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico’s universal childcare program
A New Mexico judge is considering a lawsuit challenging the state's universal childcare program, which eliminated income caps and co-pays without legislative approval. Plaintiffs, including former gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez, argue the expansion was unlawful executive overreach, while the state claims lawmakers have since funded the program. A ruling could impact families and businesses reliant on the initiative.
- Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico's universal childcare program
A New Mexico judge is set to rule on a lawsuit challenging the state's universal childcare program, which eliminated income caps and co-pays for daycare assistance. Plaintiffs argue the expansion was implemented without legislative approval, while the state claims lawmakers later authorized it. The program, funded partly by oil and gas revenue, faces questions about sustainability.