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This bill establishes a School Administrative Unit (SAU) Study Commission to analyze the efficiency of school administrative systems in New Hampshire, with the goal of potentially reducing property taxes. The commission will comprise 9 members, including two senators, three representatives, the education commissioner, a superintendent, a local school board member, and a business office administrator. The commission's responsibilities include reviewing statewide demographic and enrollment trends, identifying the number of SAUs and their per-pupil costs, examining potential resource allocation strategies, investigating successful school system consolidation models from other states, and exploring challenges to school consolidation or closure. The commission will elect a chairperson, require a quorum of five members, and must hold its first meeting within 30 days of the bill's effective date. Legislative members will receive mileage reimbursement, and the commission is required to submit a comprehensive report with findings and legislative recommendations to various state officials by November 1, 2026. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, signaling the state's commitment to evaluating and potentially restructuring its educational administrative framework.

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