This bill mandates the commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Education to compile a comprehensive report on the potential impacts of the dissolution of the United States Department of Education on the state and its residents. The new section, titled "The Protecting Our Neighborhood Schools Act," is added to RSA 21-N, specifically section 14. The report is required to be presented by October 1, 2025, and will address various concerns, including the effects on property taxpayers, workforce recruitment, educational outcomes, federal funding, and special education services.

The bill outlines several findings that highlight the negative consequences of the Department's dissolution, such as the loss of critical services for vulnerable students, potential cuts to Title I and Title II funding, and the risk of increased property taxes to compensate for lost federal funding. It emphasizes the importance of the Department in providing essential data for informed decision-making regarding education and workforce preparation. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.