New Hampshire’s November ballot question regarding a school tax cap misrepresents the law. While it claims the cap will not impact classrooms, the statute indicates it applies to the entire school district’s property tax levy. Key details about duration and voting thresholds also lack clarity, prompting concern among voters.
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…
