Amendment 2026-0995h to HB1121 (2026)

Defining the cost of an adequate education.


Revision: March 4, 2026, 1:35 p.m.

Rep. Luneau, Merr. 9

Rep. Damon, Sull. 8

Rep. Ames, Ches. 13

March 3, 2026

2026-0995h

07/09

 

 

Amendment to HB 1121

 

Amend RSA 193-E:2-b, I as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:  

 

I.  The general court shall use the definition of the opportunity for an adequate education in RSA 193-E:2-a to determine the resources necessary to provide essential programs, considering educational needs.  The general court shall make an initial determination of the necessary specific resource elements to be included in the opportunity for an adequate education.  The necessary, specific resource elements shall include, but not be limited to, the costs for teachers, teacher benefits, student teacher ratios, principals, administrative assistants, school counselors, library-media specialists, technology coordinators, custodians, nurse services, instructional materials, technology, professional development, facilities operation and maintenance, superintendent services and transportation.  The general court shall update the cost of an adequate education at least every 2 years.  The general court shall use evidence from actual costs from all approved schools to determine the cost of an adequate education.