Education (School Funding)

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1807: relative to mandatory reports to voters.

HB 1807 requires school districts to include specific financial information in voting materials for school budget decisions. It mandates that warrant articles and ballots display the previous year's per-pupil cost (calculated using updated formulas), 10-year cost-per-pupil and teacher salary trends in graphs, and the estimated tax impact if all budget articles pass. This affects all New Hampshire school districts and voters participating in school budget votes. The bill repeals the old per-pupil cost calculation method and requires standardized, inflation-adjusted data presentation to improve transparency for voters.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates tax impact disclosure for school budgets, promoting fiscal transparency and informed voter decisions on spending within state budget framework.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates transparency in school budget voting by requiring financial data display, enabling informed voter decisions on funding impacts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Teachers

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1831: repealing the education trust fund targeted aid cap.

This bill repeals a $3,750 per pupil cap on targeted education aid for municipalities with 5,000 or more average daily student enrollment (ADMR). It directly affects only the City of Manchester, which has exceeded this threshold. The change removes a longstanding restriction that limited how much additional aid cities could receive for student needs. The state estimates this will cost approximately $9 million annually starting in 2028, funded from the Education Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals $3,750 per pupil cap on education aid, increasing annual state spending by $9M from Education Trust Fund to fund public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRepeals $3,750 per pupil aid cap, enabling increased funding for Manchester schools via Education Trust Fund, directly advancing school funding access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1712: relative to charter conversion schools.

HB 1712 establishes a clear statutory process for New Hampshire public schools to convert into charter schools. It requires a school board vote and a 2/3 majority vote by the school district at a meeting with a specific warrant article to initiate conversion, ensuring all students from the converting school can attend the new charter school. The bill sets governance rules, including capping overlapping board members at 25% (or one member), requiring at least 25% parent representation on charter school boards, and maintaining school districts' special education obligations. It also mandates voter ratification of charter contracts with a defined ballot question, specifies funding follows existing state law (80% of per-pupil funding), and requires an initial audit by the Department of Education followed by audits every three years after the third year of operation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables public school conversion to charters with student access guarantees and governance rules, expanding educational options and maintaining school continuity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding Special Education

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died · New Hampshire · House Feb 27, 2026

HR 40: urging the legislature to adequately fund public education.

This House Resolution urges the New Hampshire legislature to fully fund K-12 public education at the level determined by the state Supreme Court in the Claremont series of rulings. It specifically references the court's 1993 and 1997 decisions, which established that the legislature must define, cost, fund, and ensure accountability for an adequate education. The resolution calls on the legislature to comply with the court's most recent findings regarding education funding requirements. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new law but formally requests legislative action.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly urges full funding for K-12 education per court mandates, directly advancing public service funding within state budget priorities.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly urges full funding of K-12 education per court rulings, directly advancing funding requirements established by Claremont decisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget K-12 Education School Funding

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1586: allowing the commissioner of the department of education to withhold funds from public schools if such schools are not providing special education services in compliance with state law.

HB 1586 allows the state education commissioner to stop all public funding to any public school that fails to provide special education services meeting state and federal law requirements. This directly affects schools not complying with special education mandates, such as those not delivering individualized education plans (IEPs) for qualifying students. The bill requires the commissioner to notify the state treasurer to halt all state and federal school funding until the school comes into compliance, with the commissioner certifying resolution before funding resumes. The legislation does not create new funding but may require monitoring staff to track compliance.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enforces special education compliance through funding, protecting student access to mandated IEP services under state/federal law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Special Education

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1714: authorizing the state to issue bonds to fund public school expenses.

HB 1714 authorizes New Hampshire to issue up to $1.08 billion in bonds to support public school funding, with proceeds deposited into the state’s Education Trust Fund. The bill requires school districts to submit detailed financial data (including student enrollment and budgets) for public audit to establish statewide funding formulas, while ensuring bond amounts are limited to necessary school funding needs. It does not alter existing education funding formulas but creates a new mechanism for bond financing, with debt service payments projected at approximately $119 million annually starting in 2029 over a 20-year repayment period. The bill directly affects state financial operations and school districts through reporting obligations, but the fiscal note states it will not change current state expenditures to school districts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $1.08B in bonds for public school funding, increasing state education spending via new fiscal mechanism with transparency requirements.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $1.08B in bonds for public school funding via Education Trust Fund, strengthening school finances without altering existing formulas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Debt & Bonds School Funding

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signed · New Hampshire · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1815: relative to education financing.

HB 1815 defines what constitutes an "adequate education" for New Hampshire public schools by specifying 11 required learning areas: English/language arts, math, science, social studies (including Holocaust education), arts, world languages, health/wellness, physical education, technology/engineering, personal finance, and computer science. It directly affects all public elementary and secondary schools in New Hampshire by mandating these subjects as core components of the state's definition of adequate education. The bill revises state law to replace previous standards with this detailed list of required content areas. It does not address funding mechanisms or budget allocations, focusing solely on curriculum requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 11 core curriculum areas including Holocaust education and computer science, strengthening educational standards and requirements for public schools.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates technology/engineering and computer science as required K-12 curriculum subjects, directly advancing technology education in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Funding

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1409: modifying the deposit of revenues collected from video lottery terminals.

HB 1409 changes how video lottery terminal (VLT) revenue is distributed after covering administrative costs. It shifts the allocation from the current 75% to the General Fund and 25% to the Education Trust Fund (ETF) to 100% to the ETF. This directly affects public schools by increasing funding through the Education Trust Fund, which supports public school aid. The bill modifies RSA 287-J:6 to require all remaining VLT revenue (after costs) to flow entirely to the ETF, eliminating General Fund deposits. The fiscal note confirms this would decrease General Fund revenue (e.g., ~$45M in FY2026) while increasing ETF revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 100% of VLT revenue to Education Trust Fund, increasing public school funding by eliminating General Fund allocation per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedirects 100% of VLT revenue to Education Trust Fund (up from 25%), directly increasing public school funding allocation per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget School Funding

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 1800: relative to statewide education property taxes.

HB 1800 increases the statewide education property tax rate to $5 per $1,000 of property valuation starting in 2027, affecting all property taxpayers. It creates tax credits for primary homeowners (20%), residents without school-age children (10%), and seniors over 65 (10%), while revising how school funding is calculated to require $10,000 per student and $4,000 per qualifying student annually (with 2% yearly increases). The bill also changes how education tax revenue is distributed to municipalities and repeals statutes related to "extraordinary need grants." These changes aim to fund school districts through revised tax collection and distribution mechanisms, effective July 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases education property tax rate to fund $10k/student school funding with annual 2% increases, directly advancing public education budget priorities.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases education property tax to fund $10,000/student base with 2% annual increases, directly strengthening school funding requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Property Tax State Budget School Funding

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 584: increasing the amount of funding provided for students receiving special education services.

SB 584 increases state funding for students receiving special education services by adding $16,000 per student to the base education cost calculation. This change directly affects school districts and students in special education programs across New Hampshire, starting July 1, 2026. The bill modifies the formula used to determine per-pupil funding by specifying this additional amount for special education students, alongside existing adjustments for free/reduced meals and English language learners. The policy change aims to provide higher state support for these students' educational needs without altering current eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 584 explicitly increases state funding for special education by $16,000 per student, advancing public education spending under budget/fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases special education funding by $16k/student, directly advancing student support in education policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Special Education Student Health

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