Trustees approved the district's 2026–27 budget after a public hearing; the presentation showed $77,236,976 in expenditures against $73,602,418 in projected revenues, leaving an approximate $3.6 million deficit. The board also reviewed changes to state evidence‑based funding and local levy drivers.

A broad panel of educators and superintendents told lawmakers that Chapter 70 inflation gaps, enrollment declines, and Mass Educate have created structural shortfalls (examples: Triton $4.25M level‑service increase; Middleborough $4M deficit) and urged wage equity and targeted revenue measures.

The commission will report findings and recommendations on amending school funding formulas.

Senate Bill 101, which would authorize universal open enrollment across New Hampshire public schools, drew lengthy floor debate on transportation, special-education costs and local-warrant-article opt-outs before the House rejected the committee report in a roll-call vote.

New grant formula prioritizes high poverty and low property areas for school funding.

Task force debates special education funding and legislative responsibilities for future bills.