This bill amends the current law regarding the calculation of costs per pupil in educational settings. It introduces a new section, RSA 189:75-a, which specifies that the annual average daily membership in residence (ADMR) used for calculating the current per-pupil cost will be based on the ADMR reported to the Department of Education as of October 1 preceding the budget hearing. The bill outlines different methods for calculating the current per-pupil cost for single town districts, cooperative school districts, and authorized regional enrollment area (AREA) schools. Additionally, it mandates that the current per-pupil cost be clearly labeled in multi-town school districts.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing legal language by changing the title of a line graph in RSA 189:76, III from "Average Cost Per Pupil" to "Current Per-Pupil Cost." It also adds a requirement for the annual warrant to include specific tax impact information, including the estimated new school tax rate if all warrant articles are approved. The bill repeals the previous definition of cost-per-pupil in RSA 189:75, I, and includes provisions for how this information should be presented on ballots and during school meetings. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 189:76, 671:20, 189:75
HB1807 text: 189:76, 671:20