Legislative study committee flags $20–$35M SEG exposure after surge in virtual enrollments; staff proposes temporary moratorium and funding language Staff told the committee that 3,000 students moved to district‑run virtual programs in Chama and Santa Rosa, creating a potential $20–$35 million supplemental request and prompting staff to propose a one‑year pause on new full‑time online programs and temporary State Equalization Guarantee (SEG) language to prevent growth funding driven by virtual enrollments.

A sudden influx of 3,000 students into virtual programs could cost New Mexico $35 million, raising alarms for lawmakers about the future of educational funding.

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