Bill > SB582

This bill modifies the base cost of an adequate education in New Hampshire by increasing the per-pupil funding from $4,100 to $7,356.01, starting July 1, 2027. The bill expands the definition of an adequate education by requiring the general court to specify detailed resource elements, including costs for teachers, benefits, student-teacher ratios, administrative staff, school counselors, library-media specialists, technology coordinators, custodians, nurse services, instructional materials, technology, professional development, facilities maintenance, and transportation. The legislation mandates that the general court update the cost of an adequate education at least every two years, using evidence from actual costs across all approved schools. By providing more comprehensive and specific guidance on educational funding, the bill aims to ensure that schools have the resources necessary to provide a high-quality education to students. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2027, giving schools and policymakers time to prepare for the new funding framework.

Education

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