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SB 292 · 2025 · Senate · Education Finance Committee

Special education funding changes

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(New Title) relative to aid to school districts for the cost of special education.

Removes the requirement that catastrophic special education funds be prorated among eligible school districts and requires disbursements to reach at least 80 percent of a district's catastrophic aid entitlement in a fiscal year.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 26, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill authorizes the governor to draw a warrant from the general fund to fund the state's obligation to distribute special education aid to school districts.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Timothy LangRPrimeMajority Whip
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
  • Sen. Ruth WardRChair· Education
  • Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRVice Chair· Education Finance
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
  • Rep. Michael MoffettRChair· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Also: Sen. Tim McGoughR, Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

173 signed in online · 20 wrote testimony

96% support4% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“The buyers club SAU model worked fine in 1873. Much like Biden, its time has passed. Internet and next day delivery have eliminated the need for carrying SAU overhead. It is worth studying (though my mind is made up).”
— tom luther, claremontsupports
“I am in support of Bill 292 Authorizing A Warrant For The Funding Of State Special Education Aid.”
— susan howard, chestersupports
“Please ensure special education is well funded! These kids need our support!”
— Corrin Wilson, Bedfordsupports
“Teachers, parents, and administrators need to be part of this process!”
— Nancy Frost, Gilfordopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-02-191:00 pmSenate Education FinanceSH 103Public hearing
  • 2025-04-159:30 amHouse Education FundingLOB 205-207Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-05-029:30 amHouse Education FundingLOB 205-207Public hearingcancelled

Legislative history

  1. Jan 30, 2025SenIntroduced 01/30/2025 and Referred to Education Finance; SJ 4
  2. Feb 19, 2025SenHearing: 02/19/2025, Room 103, SH, 01:10 pm; SC 10
  3. Mar 13, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/13/2025; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 12
  4. Mar 13, 2025SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  5. Mar 27, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/27/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14
  6. Mar 27, 2025SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
  7. Mar 27, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Finance HJ 11 P. 113
  8. Mar 27, 2025HouseVacated and Referred to Education Funding (Rep. Weyler): MA VV (in recess of) 03/27/2025 HJ 11 P. 114
  9. Apr 15, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/15/2025 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  10. May 2, 2025House==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 05/02/2025 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  11. May 1, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 05/01/2025 01:00 pm LOB 205-207
  12. May 1, 2025House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1802h 05/01/2025 (Vote 18-0; RC) HC 23 P. 12
  13. May 8, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-1802h (NT): AA VV 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 30
  14. May 8, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-1802h: MA VV 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 31
  15. May 8, 2025HouseReferred to Finance 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 31
  16. May 8, 2025HouseReferral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 42
  17. May 15, 2025SenSen. Murphy Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/15/2025; SJ 13
  18. Jun 12, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 24
  19. Jun 12, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/12/2025); SJ 17
  20. Jun 25, 2025SenSigned by the Governor on 06/25/2025; Chapter 138; Effective 08/24/2025

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.