(New Title) establishing a study committee to analyze reducing the number of school administrative units and establishing a commission to study the costs of special education.
Sponsored By: Keith R. Murphy (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Lawmakers study merging school administrative units
Effective upon passage, the law creates a five-member New Hampshire committee to study school administration changes, not carry them out. It studies moving from town-based to county-based school districts, including administrative, financial, and logistical effects and potential savings. It must consider reducing school administrative units to 12: one per county, plus separate units for Manchester and Nashua. The Senate president appoints two senators, and the House speaker appoints three representatives. Members receive mileage reimbursement at the legislative rate for travel on committee duties. Members elect a chair, and three members form a quorum—the minimum needed to conduct business. The first-named senator must call the first meeting, which must occur within 45 days of the law taking effect. Findings and any suggested legislation are due by November 1, 2025. Recipients are the Senate president, House speaker, both chambers’ clerks, the governor, and the state library.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Keith R. Murphy
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Sharon M. Carson
Republican • Senate
Daniel E. Innis
Republican • Senate
Jason M. Osborne
Republican • House
Timothy Lang
Republican • Senate
Howard Pearl
r • Senate
Ruth Ward
Republican • Senate
Victoria Sullivan
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
II. Remainder Effective 07/15/2025
7/22/2025SenateI. Section 7 Effective 07/01/2026
7/22/2025SenateSigned by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0220
7/22/2025SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 59
7/7/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
7/3/2025SenateSen. Ward Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/12/2025; SJ 16
6/12/2025SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-1900h 2025-2569h and 2025-2629h: MA DV 214-154 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 82
6/5/2025HouseFLAM # 2025-2629h (NT) (Rep. Cordelli): AA DV 211-155 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 80
6/5/2025HouseFLAM # 2025-2569h (Rep. Cordelli): AA DV 354-0 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 80
6/5/2025HouseAmendment # 2025-1900h: AA VV 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 80
6/5/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1900h 05/27/2025 (Vote 15-2; RC) HC 27 P. 16
5/28/2025House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 05/27/2025 01:30 pm LOB 205-207
5/21/2025HousePublic Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2025-2234h: 05/27/2025 10:30 am LOB 205-207
5/21/2025House==RECESSED== Executive Session: 05/20/2025 09:30 am LOB 206-208
5/12/2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/07/2025 10:30 am LOB 205-207
4/1/2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 11 P. 110
3/28/2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-0498s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
3/6/2025SenateCommittee Amendment # 2025-0498s, AA, VV; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
3/6/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0498s, 03/06/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
2/20/2025SenateHearing: 01/21/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am; SC 6
1/15/2025SenateIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Education; SJ 3
1/14/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
7/3/2025
Introduced
1/14/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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