As school districts across the state prepare to welcome students back, House Education Policy and Administration Committee Vice Chair Kristin Noble (R-Bedford) and House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement:
“Budgets in New Hampshire’s public schools continue to rise, yet too often those dollars are absorbed by bloated administrations rather than directed to academics, student services, sports, and extracurriculars. Taxpayers expect every dollar to advance student achievement, not fund unnecessary overhead,” said Noble.
“Republicans are focused on ensuring that education funds are used responsibly and effectively. The Education Freedom Account program, which has already proven highly successful, will provide new opportunities for more than 10,000 students this school year. HB 741 will build on that success by giving parents the ability to choose the school district that best meets their child’s needs,” she continued.
Majority Leader Osborne stated, “Recent events highlight the urgent need for HB 741. This legislation will ensure students are not locked out of the classroom and will hold municipalities accountable to manage their resources responsibly—just as any business or organization must in order to serve its community. We look forward to working with our colleagues to pass HB 741 and see it signed into law, so that students and families across New Hampshire are never left to face these challenges again.”