This bill establishes a new position within the Department of Education titled "academic research and improvement performance data analyst." The position will be classified at no less than the level of administrator III and will require specific qualifications based on education and experience. The data analyst will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data to measure student progress, evaluate program effectiveness, guide curriculum development, and promote accountability. Additionally, the analyst will assist educators in utilizing data to enhance educational decision-making and improve student learning outcomes, ultimately aiming to boost statewide student proficiency and growth.

To fund this new position, the bill appropriates $160,000 to the Department of Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The governor is authorized to draw from the treasury for this amount. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage. There are no deletions from current law mentioned in the bill, as it introduces a new section (RSA 21-N:14) to accommodate the establishment of this position.