Relative to the math learning communities program of the community college system and making an appropriation therefor.
Impact
The bill includes a financial appropriation of $200,000 for each fiscal year of 2024 and 2025 to support the continuation of this program. By providing these funds, the state emphasizes the importance of math education in secondary schools and its impact on student preparedness for post-secondary education. This funding is intended to facilitate the implementation of advanced mathematical courses in collaboration with local high schools, thereby potentially improving overall educational outcomes for students in New Hampshire.
Summary
House Bill 419, also known as the math learning communities program bill, seeks to enhance the collaboration between the community college system of New Hampshire and public high schools. The bill mandates that the community college system submit an annual report detailing the participating high schools, student enrollment in specialized math courses, summer institute participation, and various student performance metrics based on assessments like the Next-Generation Accuplacer and SAT math examinations. This report is aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability regarding the program's effectiveness in improving math education.
Contention
While the bill is primarily focused on promoting education, it does present areas of potential contention. Some stakeholders may question the effectiveness of the program or the adequacy of the funding provided. There may also be concerns regarding the reliance on standardized testing metrics to evaluate student achievement, as some educators advocate for a more holistic approach to assessing educational outcomes. Furthermore, discussions around resource allocation might arise, with some arguing that funds could be redirected to support other educational needs or initiatives within the state.
Relative to the availability and funding for the dual and concurrent enrollment program by the community college system and making an appropriation therefor.
Establishing a law enforcement officers, professional firefighters, and emergency medical technicians career development, recruitment, and retention program and making an appropriation therefor.
Establishing a law enforcement officers, professional firefighters, and emergency medical technicians career development, recruitment, and retention program and making an appropriation therefor.
Establishing a recruitment incentive program within the community college system for public safety communicators and dispatchers and making an appropriation therefor.
Making an appropriation to the university system of New Hampshire and the community college system of New Hampshire for marketing of hospitality management programs.
Establishing the housing champion business loan program and making appropriations to the department of business and economic affairs and the business finance authority.