NATIONAL
ORGANIZATION WRITES IN
Even a one-year moratorium on state authorization could weaken New
Hampshire’s ability to attract federal grants. And with a slight
facilities grant program, we would open doors to new money for state
charter schools. The National Alliance of Public Charter Schools
has written to the legislature—urging no repeal. Read
their comments.
COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE COMPLETES ITS
PROPOSAL
Committees of Conference for the state budget and companion document
must sign a compromise agreement by 4:30 p.m., Thursday, June 21,
2007. Democrats and Republicans have each made statements of commitment
not to hurt charter school students. Both parties are fully aware
of the dangers of the Senate-proposed amendment. Will current schools
receive increased funding?
Read
our Legislative
Alert with proposed funding solutions for 2007.
TRANSITION
GRANTS ARE CONSIDERED
A state budget line item is for “charter school seed grants” at
$400,000. No increase is shown from last year’s allocation. The
bill to adjust per pupil state aid was set aside until January.
Current state aid distribution does not treat charter schools like
other public schools, with the effect of unreasonably low state
aid. Grants to augment state aid were removed 2 years ago and were
refunded last year as “seed grants.” Transition grants or facility
rent grants could be included in the state’s grant program to make
funding equitable next year.
SPACE
RENT—GRANTS
From the Governor’s office to the Board of Accountancy—every state
budget page shows RENTS&LEASES OTHER THAN STATE for state programs
needing private space. Only the state’s charter school program has
to use funding for teachers to pay rent. Read
More.
OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE SETS GOALS FOR NEXT YEAR
The Legislative Committee for Charter School Oversight met June
19th to discuss its role recommending legislative changes. Proposed
goals included: charter schools addressing new drop-out legislation;
local authorization provisions; and funding issues.