HB772 Establishing a foundation opportunity budget program for funding public education.
Establishing a foundation opportunity budget program for funding public education.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Foundation budgets would shift education costs from property taxes to state funding, providing major relief for high-tax towns.
Your Community
Ensures every NH student has access to adequate educational resources regardless of their town's property wealth.
Your Freedom
Education funding reform with no direct freedom implications.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 49
Sponsor
David Luneau (D)
The Short Version
Would have created a foundation budget program to ensure every school district has adequate funding for quality education. Foundation budgets set a minimum spending level based on student needs rather than local property wealth.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Students in underfunded districts
- ▲ Property taxpayers in property-poor towns
- ▲ Educational equity advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State budget
- ▼ Wealthier districts that may contribute more to statewide equity
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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