State assessments formula grants

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the State of New Mexico Public Education Department $4,296,830 under the Grants for State Assessments and Related Activities (CFDA 84.369) formula grant program on July 1, 2026. The award funds the development and administration of high-quality assessments required by Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including the costs of developing state standards and assessment systems. The recipient's period of performance runs through September 30, 2027, with operations based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As a state educational agency, the State of New Mexico Public Education Department receives this formula-allocated award automatically upon appropriation and may use funds to support ongoing assessment administration once initial standards and assessments are established. The award is subject to audit requirements under 2 CFR 200, Subpart F, given the obligated amount exceeds $750,000.