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Committee retains dual and concurrent enrollment funding bill for further review
Summary
The Finance Division I retained HB 716, which would make appropriations for New Hampshire's dual and concurrent enrollment programs. Shannon Reed of the Community College System of New Hampshire explained the governor recommended funding and the policy committee reduced FY26-27 amounts; lawmakers signaled bipartisan support to seek
The Finance Division I retained HB 716, a bill that would appropriate funds for the dual and concurrent enrollment program, during a work session that included the Community College System of New Hampshire's representative.
Shannon Reed told the committee that HB 716 was simply an appropriation vehicle and that funding for the dual and concurrent enrollment program appears in the governor's recommended budget (house bill 1). Reed said the governor recommended $3 million annually for the program; the policy committee trimmed that amount and the bill's fiscal note was updated to show a smaller appropriation for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Committee members noted bipartisan policy support for the program but expressed concern about the tight budget environment and the need to consider appropriations as part of the CCSNH budget hearings. Lawmakers voted to retain HB 716 to allow further review of funding levels and to coordinate any appropriation with the larger budget process.
The committee moved to retain HB 716; the chair reported the motion carried on a roll call recorded as 7-0.
Speakers referenced in the record include Shannon Reed, representing CCSNH, and several committee members who discussed funding levels and committee procedures.
