New Hampshire Senate Bill SB37

New Hampshire 2023 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/6/23
• Refer: 1/6/23
• Report Pass: 1/11/23
• Engrossed: 3/20/23
• Refer: 3/20/23
• Report DNP: 5/12/23

Caption

Establishing a commission to study hospitality and tourism education in New Hampshire.

Impact

The commission will be tasked with understanding current educational offerings at community colleges and universities relating to hospitality and tourism, as well as examining enrollment trends and curriculum effectiveness. By working closely with state agencies, including the division of travel and tourism, the commission will help identify gaps in the current education system and propose necessary enhancements. The findings are expected to be reported by November 1, 2023, which suggests an urgent need to address these educational challenges.

Summary

SB37, also known as the Act establishing a commission to study hospitality and tourism education in New Hampshire, aims to create a dedicated body responsible for evaluating existing educational programs related to hospitality and tourism in the state. The establishment of this commission marks a proactive approach towards enhancing the quality and effectiveness of hospitality education, which is critical for a state that heavily relies on tourism as an economic driver. The committee will include members from both legislative houses as well as key stakeholders from the industry's educational sectors.

Contention

While the bill supports an initiative to bolster hospitality and tourism education, there may be discussions regarding how effectively the commission can influence curriculum changes across educational institutions. There may also be concerns about the actual implementation of the findings and recommendations made by the commission. Stakeholders across the education and business sectors might have differing views on how to best prepare students for careers in hospitality and tourism, leading to potential debates over educational standards and resource allocation.