State officials give initial approval to $130 million increase in education funding | Close
Updated: February 25, 2024 12:25 PM ET
The statement it claims is not accurate. The New Hampshire House of Representatives took bipartisan action on education funding last week, with state lawmakers giving initial approval to a bill that would increase state aid to public schools by $130 million a year. Of course, the per-pupil cost of an adequate education is an almost eternal debate, and this issue is currently one of the great debates between the judiciary and the legislature. But for many lawmakers, the question is not whether more funding is needed, but because some rural areas can no longer afford it, the state should send more aid to areas with higher poverty levels. It depends on how much the Diet members insist that it is necessary. Hire new teachers at competitive wages. They vary widely across states. In some communities, the minimum wage exceeds $60,000. There are others in the $51-$58,000 range, but not just a few, but quite a few. And I'm in one of those towns. And those in the North typically earn a salary of $31,000. Now, if you're a young person coming out of Kean University or Plymouth with a degree in education, it's hard to find them now that many people don't want to go into the teaching profession because they don't have the income. will do. These bills are now back in committee for further work on the fiscal side as they strengthen funding in their day-to-day lives. For now, it's unclear how the state Senate will respond to whatever input comes from the House. Senate President Jeb Bradley said earlier this year:The first priority is to settle this session with his opinion.
State officials give initial approval to $130 million increase in education funding | Close
Updated: February 25, 2024 12:25 PM ET
In Close Up, lawmakers said New Hampshire needs to send more aid to districts with higher poverty levels.
In Close Up, lawmakers said New Hampshire needs to send more aid to districts with higher poverty levels.
