CONCORD, NH – Today, Governor Ayotte signed HB 1815, which seeks to redefine the State’s responsibility within the broken public education funding system. The bill was passed by the Senate yesterday.
Megan Tuttle, President of NEA-New Hampshire, provided the following statement in response:
“Every student deserves access to a high-quality public education in their community—one that inspires a lifelong love of learning and helps them build a bright future. Unfortunately, under New Hampshire’s broken public school funding system, that promise remains out of reach as our State ranks “Last in the Nation” when it comes to its contribution to public education costs.
With the Governor’s signature on HB 1815, lawmakers are doubling down on that failure. As educators and taxpayers, we see the consequences of this failure every day. This bill does nothing to solve the core problem. It will not lower property taxes, reduce reliance on local funding, or meaningfully improve support for students.
Instead, HB 1815 attempts to redefine the State’s responsibility and will ultimately deepen inequities and leave property taxpayers to bear the burden of funding public schools. At a time when students need more support—not less—this legislation moves New Hampshire in the wrong direction.
NEA-New Hampshire is deeply disappointed that lawmakers have chosen political cover instead of real solutions for our students, our educators, and our communities.”
