Bill > HB1731

This bill requires the New Hampshire Department of Education to develop and maintain an online educational opportunities information system that will catalog and provide detailed information about various educational settings in the state. The system will include comprehensive profiles for public schools, chartered public schools, non-public schools, and "learn everywhere" programs, with features such as robust search functionality, mapping capabilities, and the ability for education facilities to manage their own data entries. The system must be accessible via the department's website and will allow users to search for educational opportunities using keywords, save search criteria, and even locate options within a specified distance from a given address. To implement this system, the department will issue a request for proposals to either develop a new platform or license an existing solution. The bill appropriates a symbolic $1 for fiscal year 2027 to support the system's development, with the fiscal note indicating that the actual estimated cost of development and implementation could range between $250,000 and $300,000, with additional ongoing support costs for maintenance and data governance. The educational opportunities information system is designed to provide comprehensive, user-friendly access to educational resources across the state, making it easier for students, parents, and educators to find and compare educational options.

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