This bill mandates that school districts adopt a policy that prohibits schools from seeking or accepting grants for medical products or services unless there is a favorable vote from the citizens of the municipality. The new legal language inserted into RSA 186:11 establishes this requirement as a new paragraph (IX-f), which specifies that schools cannot pursue grant-funded medical products or services without local approval. The bill aims to ensure that the community has a say in the acceptance of such grants, thereby increasing transparency and accountability in the decision-making process regarding medical services in schools.

The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage and is expected to have an indeterminable impact on local school districts' ability to receive federal funds, as the decision to accept grants will now depend on local voting outcomes. The Department of Education has indicated that this could affect several federal programs, which collectively received approximately $116.7 million in funding during the 2024-2025 school year. The fiscal note suggests that while there are no immediate revenue impacts, the potential for changes in local expenditures remains uncertain.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 186:11
HB695 text: 186:11