Amendment 2024-1624s to HB1579 (2024)

Relative to the merging of school administrative units.


Revision: April 24, 2024, 12:07 p.m.

Senate Education

April 24, 2024

2024-1624s

02/05

 

 

Amendment to HB 1579-FN

 

Amend RSA 194-C:2, V(c) as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

(c)  Any school administrative units who are approved for merger by the planning committee shall be awarded a merger grant of an additional $200 per pupil in the merged administrative unit annually for a period of 2 years.  In order to qualify for a grant under this subparagraph, the merger must be completed by July 1, 2030.  The source of funds for grants under this subparagraph shall be moneys from the education trust fund established in RSA 198:39.  The governor is authorized to draw a warrant from the education trust fund to satisfy the state's obligation under this subparagraph.