HB1835 Relative to the formula for distribution of aid to school districts.
Relative to the formula for distribution of aid to school districts.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Revising the aid formula could have reduced property tax burdens in underfunded districts by directing more state aid where it is most needed.
Your Community
Would have addressed long-standing funding inequities between wealthy and poor districts, improving educational opportunities statewide.
Your Freedom
A funding formula change with no direct impact on individual rights. Affects how state education dollars are allocated.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 57
Sponsor
Heather Raymond (D)
The Short Version
Would have revised the state aid distribution formula to direct more resources to school districts based on need. Killed via voice vote.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Students in underfunded school districts
- ▲ Communities with high property tax burdens for education
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Wealthier districts that might see reduced state aid
- ▼ Fiscal conservatives opposing redistribution
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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