New Hampshire’s adequacy formula, a cornerstone of school funding, determines state aid for public schools and charter schools, but courts deem it underfunded. Following lawsuits and rulings, the Supreme Court mandates an increase, exposing disparities in funding that impact equity across districts. Lawmakers face pressure to reform this system.
New Hampshire entrepreneurs can access diverse funding avenues, including bank loans, grants, and equity from local investors. Key financing tools involve SBA loans, state programs like BFA, and non-dilutive options such as SBIR/STTR. Successful funding typically requires a mix of these sources, tailored to business needs and the state’s supportive ecosystem.
The Case for Stronger School Funding Reform in New Hampshire Executive Summary Although New Hampshire ranks highly in total per pupil spending among U.S. states, serious structural problems remain: the state provides a relatively small share of that funding; many districts rely heavily on local property taxes; the base adequacy…