NH HB1827

Establishes a grant program to provide funding assistance to eligible school districts for academic growth and achievement in grades K-12, with funds not restricted to specific student groups

Requires grant recipients to submit a plan to the Department of Education identifying essential programs, accountability indicators, and how funds will be used by grade level, with initial grants approved for 5-year periods

Mandates annual accountability through statewide assessments or district-developed standardized assessments, with progress reports due to the department on January 15 of every even-numbered year

Authorizes the commissioner to withhold grant funds from districts that fail to submit required accountability reports according to established protocols and timelines

Takes effect July 1, 2027, with the State Board of Education authorized to adopt rules for implementation