NH
New Hampshire House Bill HB541

New Hampshire 2024 Regular Session

New Hampshire House Bill HB541

Introduced
1/11/23  
Refer
1/11/23  

Caption

Relative to school building aid grants and making an appropriation therefor.

Impact

The implementation of HB 541 is expected to significantly bolster the financial resources available for school construction projects across the state. By guaranteeing a substantial appropriation in the upcoming fiscal years, the bill is designed to address longstanding financial barriers that many school districts face when seeking to upgrade their facilities. This funding is proposed to come from state operating budget appropriations, without the issuance of state bonds, which places the emphasis on utilizing existing state funds for educational support.

Summary

House Bill 541 aims to enhance financial support for school building projects in New Hampshire by increasing the amount allocated for school building aid grants. Specifically, the bill proposes appropriating $100 million annually for the fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to the Department of Education, with a mandated minimum allocation of $50 million per year beginning in fiscal year 2026. The focus is on ensuring that schools can obtain necessary funding for construction or renovation projects that facilitate educational improvements.

Contention

Notably, there may be discussions surrounding the impact of this funding on existing state financial commitments and the broader implications for future budget allocations. Some stakeholders might argue that although increasing funding for school building aid is crucial, prioritizing education funding over other state needs could lead to challenges in balancing the budget in future years. Furthermore, debates may arise regarding how such appropriations affect local districts that may have differing needs or priorities with regard to infrastructure and educational resources.

Companion Bills

NH HB541

Carry Over Relative to school building aid grants and making an appropriation therefor.

Previously Filed As

NH HB541

Relative to school building aid grants and making an appropriation therefor.

NH HB546

Relative to the school building aid program.

NH HB332

Relative to school building aid for eligible projects.

NH HB504

Relative to the adult parole board and making an appropriation therefor.

NH HB639

Relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.

NH HB384

Relative to building a new legislative parking garage and making an appropriation therefor, renaming the capital project overview committee, and establishing the joint legislative parking garage oversight commission.

NH HB506

Relative to the construction of a rail trail box tunnel on Exit 4-A in Derry and making an appropriation therefor.

NH HB419

Relative to the math learning communities program of the community college system and making an appropriation therefor.

NH SB122

Relative to construction of a public pier on Hampton Beach and making an appropriation therefor.

NH HB420

Relative to the availability and funding for the dual and concurrent enrollment program by the community college system and making an appropriation therefor.

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