With House Bill 171 signed into law in February 2024, New Mexico school districts may now adopt personal financial literacy as a local requirement starting in the 2025-26 School Year.

Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is dedicated to supporting school districts with this opportunity by offering top-tier curriculum and comprehensive professional development, all at no cost.

In addition, NGPF is offering $500 stipends to the first 50 New Mexico public high school teachers who complete 20 hours of NGPF professional development – including On-Demand Modules (make sure to check out the NGPF Starter Pack!), Certification Courses, Virtual PD, Virtual Conferences, and FinCamps (hopefully coming to NM in 2026!)

FAQ:

Who is eligible to receive the $500 professional development stipend? 

The first 50 New Mexico public high school teachers who complete 20 hours of NGPF professional development starting January 1, 2025.

Where can I sign up for these professional development workshops?

Registration is easy and all PD is free. Visit the On-Demand, Certification Course, Virtual PD, Virtual Conference, and FinCamp pages to get started.

When and how will the stipends be provided?

NGPF will process stipends on a monthly rolling basis and you will be emailed a $500 Amazon e-gift card if you have completed 20 hours of PD. Everything is tracked automatically – there is nothing you need to submit.

I already completed 20 hours of NGPF PD before the start of this program on January 1, 2025. Will I receive a $500 stipend for this prior work?

No. The $500 stipend will only be given for hours completed on or after January 1, 2025.

If I complete 40 hours of PD, will I be eligible for an additional stipend?

We encourage everyone to take as much PD as desired, but because we want to reach as many teachers as possible, each teacher is only eligible for one $500 Amazon e-gift card. 

Who do I contact with questions about the stipend?

Please email info@ngpf.org with any questions. Please do not contact NGPF to confirm your PD hours, which you can check by downloading your transcript in your Account. 

About the Author

Grace Ting

Grace joined NGPF as the Chief of Partnerships & Adoption, leading efforts to partner with departments of education and school districts to advance the mission of financial education for all.