Issues

Education Funding

Position

An educated workforce is a key component of New Hampshire's continued economic vitality. The BIA will support legislation that adheres to our core principles for funding primary and secondary education in New Hampshire.

    These principles are:
  • Primary and secondary education is a shared responsibility among municipal, state and federal governments.
  • State education funds should be maximized through thoughtful targeting of aid to cities and towns most in need. The BIA will support a constitutional amendment if required to accomplish this goal.
  • The New Hampshire business community is the largest contributor of real dollars to the state Education Trust Fund. Any further increases in the Business Profits Tax, Business Enterprise Tax or property taxes applicable to business will put the state economy at risk and hurt New Hampshire's competitive tax environment vis-a-vis other states and countries.
  • No income tax and no sales tax are key components of the New Hampshire Advantage, which must be maintained if we are to continue our economic prosperity.

News

  • New Hampshire stimulus halfway to goal on jobs
    Sep 2, 2010 — The Telegraph (Nashua, N.H.)
    John Lynch, 2,374 jobs were saved or created.
  • TOP OFFICIAL VISITS
    Aug 31, 2010 — The Keene Sentinel
    Can the status of teachers in American society be improved? Edmond's graduate school classmate Mary Lord teaches at Charleston Middle School.
  • Smith is new Somersworth AD
    Aug 30, 2010 — Foster's Daily Democrat
    Already a Wellness Education teacher in Somersworth, Smith is also the head field hockey coach, and has coached lacrosse. As a student, much of my academic success was due largely in part to my participation and success in athletics. Earlier this year, the Somersworth School Board cut $100,000 from the athletic budget, earmarking the cuts specifically for the elimination of funding for subvarsity sports and varsity ice hockey.
  • Rye creek bacteria deemed 'really bad'
    Aug 26, 2010 — Portsmouth Herald
    Seacoast are "not suitable" for septic systems in the first place, due to their often-close proximity to wetlands and their non-absorbent soil. On Monday night, Town Administrator Michael Magnant said the Board of Selectmen heard a report from Forrest Bell, an environmental consultant from FB Environmental working with N.H. DES, about the health of the watershed. Selectmen then discussed ways to cut pollution and how to fund mitigation projects. Rye will apply for a preproposal...
  • Officials cautious about federal funds
    Aug 23, 2010 — Portsmouth Herald
    President Barack Obama immediately signed it into law. That same day, the House pushed through the emergency jobs bill that Democrats contend could save 300,000 teachers, police and others. When the School Department was asked to cut another $259,000, the end result was a host of cuts and a music teacher position and two math interventionists going unfilled, McDonough said.
  • Four GOP candidates seek state's highest office
    Aug 20, 2010 — Foster's Daily Democrat
    In a recent interview, Stephen said, "I do believe you have to make sure that there is a targeted aid formula that works for towns that really need help.
  • Gubernatorial hopeful Testerman
    Aug 16, 2010 — Foster's Daily Democrat
    She suggested reformation of divorce laws as fewer divorces would reduce the financial impact on the state.
  • Foundation provides boost for school
    Aug 14, 2010 — The Keene Sentinel
    These are large displays that connect to a computer and projector, which shows the computer's desktop on the board's surface. In 2009, the auction raised $13,000 -- $3,000 less than it did in 2008.
  • Learning option
    Aug 10, 2010 — The Telegraph (Nashua, N.H.)
    They are public schools that are open to all New Hampshire students. When demand for a school exceeds its capacity, a lottery system is used to determine who gets in. Reauthorization occurs every five years. The exact amount of the new federal grant is unknown, but the state applied for $11.6 million. Under New Hampshire law, school districts are allowed to establish and operate charter schools.
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