This bill establishes a study committee tasked with analyzing the potential reduction of school administrative units (SAUs) in the state. The committee will consist of two members from the Senate and three members from the House of Representatives, all appointed by their respective leaders. Members will receive mileage compensation for their duties. The committee's primary focus will be to evaluate the administrative, financial, and logistical implications of transitioning from a municipal school district system to a county school district system, with a goal of potentially reducing the number of SAUs to 12—one for each county, plus one each for Manchester and Nashua. The committee will also consider the economies of scale associated with consolidation and the impact of potential county taxes.
The committee is required to elect a chairperson and hold its first meeting within 45 days of the bill's effective date. A quorum will consist of three members. The committee must report its findings and any legislative recommendations to key state officials, including the president of the Senate and the governor, by November 1, 2025. The bill will take effect upon its passage. No specific legal language deletions or insertions were noted in the text provided.