Policy Brief: New Hampshire Education Tax Credit
New Hampshire started its Education Tax Credit Program in 2012. In the 2019 legislative session, there are three bills related to the program. In this...
Manchester at high risk for losses of state funding & increased...
According to Manchester Ink Link, the Manchester School District could face substantial losses in state aid if SB 193, the bill that would create...
Fall Mountain school budget aims to meet student needs despite reduced...
With its next budget, the Fall Mountain School Board is working to create a budget that balances student needs, proactive interventions, and a long-term...
Enrollments continue to decline across Capital area – but not everywhere
According to the Concord Monitor, fluctuations in school enrollment--often even as little as 1% annually--are creating logistical challenges, from classroom space to staffing needs:
Continuing...
Budget cuts in Claremont could put many students at risk
Crisis Counselor, Ashley Miller, serves as a lifeline for students at Stevens High School in Claremont, NH. She supports and educates those experiencing anxiety,...
Governor Sununu emphasizes school infrastructure fund, STEM, and school choice in...
In his State of the State address, Governor Sununu outlined his 2018 policy priorities, which included the Public School Infrastructure Fund, STEM, and school...
Candia resident proposes property tax break for seniors without school-aged children
A Candia resident has filed a warrant article that would give property tax breaks to residents over 60 who don't have children in the...
Legislative Budget Assistant’s model of voucher bill predicts sharp losses to...
According to a Legislative Budget Assistant (LBA) staffer's report, the impact of the statewide voucher bill (SB 193) goes far beyond the first-year impacts...
Reliance on property taxes for funding means large differences in experiences...
Schools in New Hampshire rely on local property taxes for their funding. That means that some wealthier towns, like Bow, have more resources to pay...
Concord Monitor: Current education funding model subsidizes wealthy communities
New Hampshire's education funding model is subsidizing the state's wealthiest communities by allowing them to retain the excess state taxes that they raise, according...
