Bill > HB1341

This bill establishes a select committee to investigate the New Hampshire Department of Education and its former commissioner's actions regarding a financial crisis in School Administrative Unit 6 (SAU 6). The committee will consist of two senators appointed by the senate president and three representatives appointed by the house speaker. Its primary duties include investigating the circumstances leading to the financial crisis, examining the department's role and actions, and gathering evidence through subpoenas and hearings. The committee is authorized to hold hearings, take testimony, and recommend legislative or administrative actions to prevent similar future crises. Committee members will receive mileage compensation and will elect a chairperson, with four members required to constitute a quorum. The committee must convene within 30 days of the act's effective date and submit a comprehensive report to various state officials, including the senate president, house speaker, governor, and state library, by November 1, 2026. The committee's operational funding will be provided from the legislative budget, and the act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Education

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