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SB 117

making an appropriation to the department of education to fund the online tutoring program.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Gannon and 6 co-sponsors

New Hampshire bill to fund online tutoring program died in committee after being deemed inexpedient to legislate in November 2025.

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, 10/31/2025; SJ 1
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Bill Summary · SB 117

Legislative bill overview

SB 117 would have appropriated state funds to the New Hampshire Department of Education specifically to support an online tutoring program. The bill received a committee amendment and initial favorable recommendation before being laid on the table in March 2025, and was ultimately deemed "inexpedient to legislate" in November 2025, effectively killing the proposal.

Why is this important

Online tutoring has become an increasingly prominent education tool, particularly post-pandemic, and funding decisions affect accessibility for students who may struggle in traditional classroom settings or lack resources for private tutoring. The appropriation amount and program structure would have determined whether this represented a modest pilot initiative or a significant expansion of state education spending during a period of competing budget priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Program design and oversight: Unclear whether funds would support a state-run platform, subsidize private tutoring services, or contract with existing providers—each approach carries different accountability and cost-effectiveness concerns
  • Cost-benefit analysis: Legislators may have questioned whether online tutoring delivers measurable academic improvements compared to other education investments, given mixed research on remote learning outcomes
  • Fiscal impact during budget constraints: The failure to advance suggests concerns about appropriating new funds when the state faces competing education priorities or budget limitations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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