Committee Summary for House Education Funding (05/28/2025)

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
HB771 00:07:39.120 - 12:04:15 PM	Executive Session	relative to funding for open enrollment schools.	Peternel, Katy(R)[A]2024
SB99 1920H 00:41:29.680 - 12:38:05 PM	Executive Session	relative to regional career and technical education agreements.	Watters, David(D)[CT]2024
Unclear 01:01:53.920 - 12:58:29 PM	General Working Session	Unclear

HB771: Chair Information Only00:07:39.120 - 12:04:15 PM; The Chair introduced the executive session on HB771, explaining the process of bills modified by the Senate and returned to the House for concurrence or non-concurrence. The Chair presented the Senate's amendment to HB771, which involved adding a requirement for offsetting revenue estimates from sending school districts.
HB771: Russ McGuire Support00:11:08.000 - 12:07:44 PM; Russ McGuire supported concurring with the Senate's amendment to HB771, stating that the changes made by the Senate were beneficial and clarified the bill's intent regarding sending and receiving school districts.
HB771: Representative Luno Oppose00:12:18.720 - 12:08:54 PM; Representative Luno opposed concurring with the Senate's amendment, arguing that the bill still had major structural problems. He expressed concerns about the inequity of tuition based on the sending district's costs and suggested discussing it further in a caucus before making a decision.
HB771: Unnamed Speaker Information Only00:14:43.440 - 12:11:19 PM; An unnamed speaker commented on the technicality of the Senate's proposed change to HB771, noting that the amendment did not align with traditional budgeting practices as it mixed expenditure and revenue estimates.
HB771: Chair Information Only00:16:51.120 - 12:13:27 PM; The Chair called for a vote on HB771, resulting in a majority decision to concur with the Senate's amendment. The Chair noted the decision would be taken to the House floor.
SB99 1920H: Representative Lad Support00:41:29.680 - 12:38:05 PM; Representative Lad proposed amendment 1920H to SB99, which clarifies that the sending district is responsible for the tuition for students attending CTE centers for academic subjects beyond CTE programming. He emphasized the importance of encouraging more students to participate in CTE programs.
SB99 1920H: Representative Bricky Oppose00:44:07.920 - 12:40:43 PM; Representative Bricky opposed the amendment, arguing that it would lead to fewer students attending CTE programs due to increased budgetary strain on school districts and property taxpayers.
SB99 1920H: Representative Pi Muller Information Only00:45:08.880 - 12:41:44 PM; Representative Pi Muller sought clarification on Representative Bricky's claim that the amendment would lead to fewer students attending CTE programs. He expressed doubts about the connection between the amendment and budget constraints.
SB99 1920H: Representative Luno Information Only00:46:12.800 - 12:42:48 PM; Representative Luno questioned whether the amendment would require districts to participate in CTE or only in non-CTE classes for students already attending CTE. He noted that districts could choose not to participate due to costs.
SB99 1920H: Chair Information Only00:48:33.440 - 12:45:09 PM; The Chair called for a vote on amendment 1920H to SB99, which passed with a vote of 10 to 8. The Chair then called for a motion on SB99 as amended, which was moved by Representative Lad.
SB99 1920H: Representative Lad Support00:49:40.079 - 12:46:16 PM; Representative Lad supported SB99 as amended, highlighting its bipartisan support and its potential to encourage more students to participate in CTE programs. He also mentioned the bill's provision for students from charter and non-public schools to attend nearby CTE centers.
SB99 1920H: Representative Burton Information Only00:50:58.319 - 12:47:34 PM; Representative Burton raised concerns about the start date of the bill, suggesting it should be delayed to 2026 due to school district budget preparations. He clarified that the bill's implementation date was for preparation, not expenditure.
SB99 1920H: Representative Luno Oppose00:54:19.119 - 12:50:55 PM; Representative Luno opposed the bill as amended, citing flaws in tuition calculation, lack of state funding, and potential unintended consequences that could lead to districts withdrawing from CTE programs. He hoped for future adjustments if the bill became law.
SB99 1920H: Representative Bricky Oppose00:55:28.240 - 12:52:04 PM; Representative Bricky supported CTE programs but opposed the amendment, stating it was not bipartisan and would not help students as intended.
SB99 1920H: Representative Phillips Information Only00:56:34.000 - 12:53:10 PM; Representative Phillips discussed logistical challenges in aligning CTE center schedules with regular school schedules. He suggested alternative approaches like remote learning and the involvement of the Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education.
SB99 1920H: Representative Lad Information Only00:59:09.559 - 12:55:45 PM; Representative Lad clarified that the amendment only changed the language to specify the sending district's average cost, which was supported by the Commissioner of Education and members of the CTE advisory council.
SB99 1920H: Chair Information Only01:00:33.040 - 12:57:09 PM; The Chair called for a vote on SB99 as amended, which passed with a vote of 10 to 8. Representative Lad was assigned to write the majority report, and an ITL minority report was to be written.
Unclear: Chair Information Only01:01:53.920 - 12:58:29 PM; The Chair discussed the formation of subcommittees for retained bills related to education funding, school building aid, and higher education. He outlined the bills to be considered and the need for subcommittee chairs and members.
Unclear: Representative Bricky Information Only01:06:44.319 - 1:03:20 PM; Representative Bricky requested clarification on the House bills related to adequacy funding, which the Chair listed as HB651, HB772, HB491, and HB734.
Unclear: Chair Information Only01:07:49.039 - 1:04:25 PM; The Chair discussed the timeline for subcommittee meetings, suggesting they could occur in June at Granite State College or later in September, due to the legislative break in July and August.
Unclear: Chair Information Only01:08:45.880 - 1:05:21 PM; The Chair mentioned previous efforts to evaluate school building conditions and the financial constraints on school building aid. He outlined the need for a new approach to funding renovations and new constructions.
Unclear: Representative Burton Information Only01:12:04.159 - 1:08:40 PM; Representative Burton asked for clarification on the bills to be considered by the higher education subcommittee, which the Chair listed as HB443, HB510, and HB112.
Unclear: Chair Information Only01:12:56.560 - 1:09:32 PM; The Chair discussed the financial challenges facing higher education institutions, including the University of New Hampshire, and the impact on student enrollment and housing in Durham.
Unclear: Unnamed Speaker Information Only01:17:27.520 - 1:14:03 PM; An unnamed speaker questioned the relevance of due process and speech issues to the higher education subcommittee's agenda, which the Chair clarified as part of broader issues the committee would address.
Unclear: Unnamed Speaker Information Only01:18:34.159 - 1:15:10 PM; An unnamed speaker discussed the impact of student housing on workforce housing in Durham, noting the positive effect of students moving into private buildings.
Unclear: Representative Burton Information Only01:19:40.440 - 1:16:16 PM; Representative Burton highlighted the housing shortage in the state and its impact on students, particularly in Plymouth, where many live far from their workplaces.
Unclear: Unnamed Speaker Information Only01:19:40.440 - 1:16:16 PM; An unnamed speaker suggested that subcommittees should think beyond the retained bills and prepare for potential legislation in 2026.

Ladd, Rick(Chairman)(R)[B+]2024	Brown, Pam(Clerk)(R)	Spilsbury, Walter(V Chairman)(R)[B+]2024
McGuire, Dan(R)[A+]2024	Ames, Dick(D)[CT]2024	Burton, Wayne(D)[CT]2018
Luneau, David(D)[CT]2024	Colcombe, Riché(R)[A-]2024	Chretien, Suzanne(D)
Popovici-Muller, Daniel(R)[A+]2024	Damon, Hope(D)[CT]2024	Kofalt, Jim(R)[A+]2024
Fellows, Sallie(D)[CT]2024	Erf, Keith(R)[A]2024	Bricchi, Tracy(D)
Weinstein, Toni(D)	Peeples, Raymond(R)	Mehegan, Peter(R)