Bill
Bill > HB742
NH HB742
NH HB742Requiring catastrophic special education state aid funding to be drawn from the education trust fund.
summary
Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill: I. Removes the prorated distribution requirement for in instances of insufficient special education funding. II. Requires funding for special education programs be drawn from the education trust fund.
AI Summary
This bill requires that funding for catastrophic special education state aid, which helps school districts cover costs exceeding a certain threshold for students with special needs, be drawn from the education trust fund, a dedicated fund for educational purposes. It also removes a provision that would have prorated these funds if the appropriated amount was insufficient, ensuring that districts receive their full entitlement. The bill also allows the governor to draw funds from the education trust fund to meet these obligations, even if the fund's balance goes negative, with the general fund covering any deficit, thereby guaranteeing full payment for special education aid.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
David Luneau (D)*,
Peggy Balboni (D),
Patricia Cornell (D),
Hope Damon (D),
Donovan Fenton (D),
Muriel Hall (D),
Sue Prentiss (D),
Steve Woodcock (D),
Last Action
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...