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Speaker Packard, Senate President Carson Respond to Continued Court Overreach on Education Funding
New Hampshire House Speaker Sherman Packard and Senate President Sharon Carson issued the following statement on the New Hampshire Supreme Court’s decision in Con-Val v. New Hampshire:
“We are disappointed that the Court continues to insert itself into the Legislature’s role in determining state aid to local school districts. The entire line of Claremont cases has been based on the flawed premise that New Hampshire has a single, statewide school system, rather than a broad mix of educational options including local school districts, public charter schools, non-public schools, and home schooling, all supported by state aid programs.
“Since this latest case was filed, the Legislature has twice increased state education funding. The current state budget going into effect today dedicates nearly $2.2 Billion to local schools, yet the Court continues to second guess legislative decisions to target aid to students and communities who need it most. The Court’s rampant judicial overreach is pushing New Hampshire toward a one-size-fits-all state-run school system. New Hampshire voters have always rejected efforts to centralize public education in Concord. The Legislature will continue to reform our schools while avoiding a broad-based sales or income tax.”
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