This bill amends RSA 671:20 regarding the preparation of school district election ballots. It mandates that the school district clerk prepare ballots in a manner similar to town clerks for non-partisan or partisan elections, ensuring that the ballots are of a distinct color from others used in the election. Notably, the bill introduces new requirements for information to be printed on the school budget ballot immediately before the question of adopting a school budget. This information includes the average cost-per-pupil for the preceding year and the school district's achievement proficiency scores in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science, formatted as percentages.

Additionally, the bill includes a contingency clause that stipulates the effective dates of its sections based on the passage of another bill, HB 356, during the 2025 legislative session. If HB 356 becomes law, section 1 of this act will not take effect, while section 2 will take effect 60 days after its passage. Conversely, if HB 356 does not pass, section 1 will take effect 60 days after its passage, and section 2 will not take effect. The remainder of the act is set to take effect upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 671:20
As Amended by the House: 671:20
As Amended by the Senate: 671:20
Version adopted by both bodies: 671:20
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 671:20