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New Hampshire Voters Now Control School Admin Budgets | Concord News
New Hampshire just handed voters the ultimate power: they can now directly approve or reject school administrative budgets, forcing districts to operate on last year’s funding if proposals fail. Designed to curb rising admin costs and boost transparency, the law aims to prevent taxpayer money from being funneled into unchecked administrative spending — including pay raises and new programs. But critics warn it could stifle necessary investments in learning loss and behavioral support, while others fear it undermines local control. With this new system, voters aren’t just spectators — they’re…
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