Bill > HB1729

This bill establishes a centralized, optional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) service for New Hampshire public school districts to help streamline administrative operations. The Department of Education would be required to develop and issue a competitive request for proposals (RFP) by April 1, 2027, after consulting with a stakeholder advisory group and holding public comment sessions. The ERP service would provide integrated platforms for finance, human resources, payroll, student information, and other administrative functions, with the goal of reducing costs, improving data security, and enhancing administrative efficiency. Participation would be entirely voluntary for school districts, and the bill includes strong provisions to protect data privacy, ensuring that student and staff data remain the property of participating districts and cannot be sold or monetized by vendors. The department would provide technical assistance to districts, including guidance on vendor selection, implementation, and data migration, and may even conduct a pilot program with up to six districts to test the system. The bill appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2027 to support the RFP development, stakeholder engagement, and technical assistance, with the understanding that individual district implementation costs could range from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on the district's size and specific needs.

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