New Hampshire 2024 Regular Session

New Hampshire Senate Bill SB447

Introduced

12/12/23

Refer

12/12/23

Report Pass

1/30/24

Engrossed

2/29/24

Refer

2/29/24

Report Pass

5/7/24

Caption

Establishing a committee to study the inclusion of transportation expenses in default budgets.

Impact

The establishment of this committee will likely initiate discussions around how transportation funding is currently handled within school districts. It emphasizes the need for accurate financial planning and potentially could alter how local education agencies plan their budgets. By studying this area, the committee may bring to light discrepancies or inadequacies in existing funding structures, which could lead to recommendations for legislative changes that aim to stabilize or increase funding for transportation services.

Summary

Senate Bill 447 (SB447) proposes the establishment of a committee tasked with studying the inclusion of transportation expenses in the default budgets of school districts. This initiative aims to ensure that such transportation costs are adequately accounted for in the budgeting process, which is essential for maintaining the current level of services provided to students. The bill reflects an awareness of the financial complexities that school districts face, especially regarding transportation, as these costs can significantly affect overall budget estimations.

Contention

There is a potential for contention around this bill, primarily concerning the funding implications for local school districts. Some stakeholders may express concerns about the impact that changes to budgeting practices may have on their operational frameworks. If the recommendations lead to increased financial obligations for the state or local districts, debates regarding funding sources and allocation may ensue, potentially affecting other areas of educational funding. Additionally, the different needs and circumstances of individual districts may complicate the implementation of uniform practices across the state.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH HB461

Establishing a committee to study elimination by political subdivision employers of a retirement system position.

NH SB159

Establishing a committee to study unlimited service area permits for landfills and out of state waste coming into New Hampshire.

NH HB46

Establishing a committee to study replacement of bail commissioners with court magistrates and relative to delinquent payment of accounts by on premises and off premises licensees and relative to electronic payments to employee debit cards.

NH SB218

Establishing an early educator professional development grant.

NH HB97

Establishing an additional penalty for a violation of privacy.

NH HB208

Establishing greenhouse gas emission reduction goals for the state and establishing a climate action plan.

NH HB364

Relative to transportation for students attending career and technical education centers.

NH SB217

Establishing a rural and underserved area educator incentive program for higher education and making an appropriation therefor.

NH HB542

Establishing an academic research and improvement performance data analyst in the department of education.

NH SB39

Relative to criminal history checks for school transportation monitors.

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