Bill > HB656

This bill modifies how local school districts in New Hampshire handle federal grants by requiring all funds received from a federal government unit to be treated as "unanticipated money," meaning money that wasn't originally budgeted for and requires a specific process for appropriation. This change aims to provide more transparency and accountability when school districts accept these federal funds. Specifically, the bill mandates that any public hearing notice or the official minutes of a school board meeting where unanticipated funds are discussed or accepted must include a summary of any financial commitments or obligations the school district is taking on by accepting the grant, or explicitly state that no such obligations exist. This applies to both larger grants (over $20,000, which require a public hearing) and smaller grants (under $20,000, which are handled through agenda postings and meeting minutes).

Education

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