SB 582-FN - AS INTRODUCED
2026 SESSION
26-2197
07/09
SENATE BILL 582-FN
AN ACT modifying the base cost of an adequate education.
SPONSORS: Sen. Altschiller, Dist 24; Sen. Rosenwald, Dist 13; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Sen. Fenton, Dist 10; Sen. Perkins Kwoka, Dist 21; Sen. Long, Dist 20; Sen. Prentiss, Dist 5; Rep. Balboni, Rock. 38; Rep. Manos, Rock. 12
COMMITTEE: Education Finance
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ANALYSIS
This bill increases the base cost of an adequate education and expands the definition of 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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
26-2197
07/09
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
AN ACT modifying the base cost of an adequate education.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Cost of an Opportunity for an Adequate Education. Amend RSA 198:40-a, I-II(a) 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] $7,356.01 per pupil in the ADMR, plus differentiated aid as follows:
2 Cost of an Adequate Education. Amend RSA 193-E:2-b, I to read as follows:
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 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, 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.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2027.
26-2197
Revised 12/30/25
SB 582-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS INTRODUCED
AN ACT modifying the base cost of 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 9/30/25 for a fiscal note worksheet, with follow-up contact made on 12/5/25. When completed, the fiscal note will be forwarded to the Senate Clerk's Office.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Education
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 22, 2026 | Senate | Hearing |
Dec. 22, 2025: Hearing: 01/22/2026, Room 103, SH, 10:40 am; SC 47A
Nov. 25, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Education Finance; SJ 1