HB 1826-FN - AS INTRODUCED
2026 SESSION
26-3123
07/09
HOUSE BILL 1826-FN
AN ACT relative to the cost of an opportunity for an adequate education.
SPONSORS: Rep. Ladd, Graf. 5
COMMITTEE: Education Funding
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ANALYSIS
This bill raises the cost associated with providing an opportunity for an adequate education.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
26-3123
07/09
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
AN ACT relative to the cost of an opportunity for an adequate education.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Education; School Money; Cost of an Opportunity for an Adequate Education. Amend RSA 198:40-a, I-II to read as follows:
I. For the biennium beginning July 1, [2023] 2027, the annual cost of providing the opportunity for an adequate education as defined in RSA 193-E:2-a shall be as specified in paragraph II. The department shall adjust the rates specified in this paragraph in accordance with RSA 198:40-d.
II.(a) A cost of [$4,100] $4,438 per pupil in the ADMR, plus differentiated aid as follows:
(b) An additional [$2,300] $2,441 for each pupil in the ADMR who is eligible for a free or reduced price meal anytime during the determination year; plus
(c) An additional [$800] $866 for each pupil in the ADMR who is an English language learner anytime during the determination year; plus
(d) An additional [$2,100] $3,203 for each pupil in the ADMR who is receiving special education services anytime during the determination year.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
26-3123
12/17/25
HB 1826-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS INTRODUCED
AN ACT relative to the cost of an opportunity for an adequate education.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant is unable to complete a fiscal note for this bill as it is awaiting information from the Department of Education. The Department was initially contacted on 11/12/25 for a fiscal note worksheet, with follow-up contact made on 12/5/25. When completed, the fiscal note will be forwarded to the House Clerk's Office.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Education
Dec. 18, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding HJ 1