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NH SB574

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Innis

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a commission to study the efficiency of existing school administrative unit (SAU) structures in New Hampshire
  • Commission membership includes 2 senators, 3 house representatives, the education commissioner (or designee), a superintendent, a local school board member, and a business office administrator
  • Commission duties include reviewing demographic and enrollment shifts, identifying SAU costs per pupil, examining consolidation opportunities for property tax relief, and studying impediments to school consolidations and closures
  • First meeting must occur within 30 days of the act's effective date, with 5 members constituting a quorum
  • Final report with findings and legislative recommendations due to legislative leadership and the governor by November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Establishing a commission to study the efficiency and structure of school administrative units.

Last Action

Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration House Journal 8

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Policy and Administration3/16/2026
Education11/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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