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Senate approves measure to separate SAU administrative budgets on warrant articles over objections

New Hampshire Senate · April 16, 2026
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Summary

The Senate adopted an amendment and approved House Bill 5-64 to require school administrative units to separate administrative budget items into their own warrant article, a measure sponsors said increases transparency while opponents warned of unintended cuts to administrative capacity.

The Senate adopted the committee recommendation of ought to pass with amendment on House Bill 5-64, which requires school administrative units (SAUs) to separate administrative budget items from educational costs into a distinct warrant article.

Senator Ward, presenting the Education Finance Committee report, said the…

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