NEA-NM EdPAC

How is EdPAC funded?

Through voluntary contributions from members provided by direct giving and also in the same manner as dues are collected. This process is described in bylaw 8.4.

NEA-NM members can make additional contributions to increase our ability to elect public education champions and influence policy by completing the EdPAC donation form.

Individuals who wish to decline personal financial support of our student-focused political action program can do so by filling out and submitting this form.

EdPAC candidate endorsement process

NEA-NM members of the EdPAC interview, examine questionnaires, and examine voting records (if applicable) of all candidates for legislative, statewide, and federal office. 

The criteria used to evaluate candidates is nonpartisan and comes from the legislative program and resolutions approved by the NEA-NM Delegate Council. Generally, candidates must ‘measure up’ by demonstrating a commitment to: 

• Strengthening public education
• Ensuring children’s health and safety
• Maximizing student learning; and
• Respecting school employees.

Candidates are recommended for endorsement by EdPAC to the NEA-NM membership. The NEA-NM Board of Directors makes final recommendations on statewide candidates and makes recommendations to the NEA Fund for Children and Public Education for federal candidates. 

How are EdPAC committee members selected? 

The process is member driven. All participants are elected by vote of the general membership and represent all regions of New Mexico proportionate to their membership in the Association.