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2019 Priorities for New Hampshire Public Education

To see how much your town will lose if the Governor vetoes the budget check the Education Funding Town By Town (HB 2, 2019-2592h).pdf

In the midst of a opioid and mental health crisis, we need to give students the support they need to succeed. We hope the Governor is not getting his veto advice from Rep. Weyler who clearly has no idea what some students go through.

Gov. Chris Sununu said at an event in Dover Wednesday morning he will veto the state’s proposed budget because of business taxes and because he believes no one has sufficiently demonstrated how the budget’s education funding increases will directly “get more” for the state’s dollar.
 
Is he serious? Every parent and educator knows there is extensive research confirming the link between per-pupil spending and student outcomes. Providing resources to public education is positively associated with student outcomes.
 
But New Hampshire has failed to provide stable, equitable and truly adequate funding for our public schools for decades, as leaders like Sununu put rich corporations ahead of students and property taxpayers and set education budgets without knowing how much it actually costs to educate kids. 
 
This budget is a win for students, educators and property tax payers. It just needs the Governor's signature.
 
A veto hurts kids and taxpayers in your school district.
 
We need to let Governor Sununu know that this funding is critical for our communities and for public education in this state.
 
Please call or e-mail Governor Sununu TODAY at 271-2121 orsend him an email, and urge him to stand with students and for property tax relief by at least allowing this budget to become law.

 

2019 Priorities Document

Download our 2019 Priorities for New Hampshire Public Education document (pdf) Rev 20190131.2

3 Ways to Lobby Your Legislator

1) Be Informed
Know thew issues and your lawmakers. Know where they stand on issues important to students and educators.  Use Facebook, Twitter, and other social media to gain insight on their stance on our issues.

2) Contact Your Lawmakers
A recent study found that 97 percent of congressional staffers agree that in-person visits from constituents influenced lawmakers most.  But for many. in-person visits during the school day are impossible.  Making phone calls, writing letters, and sending emails is also effective.  The study found that these personalized communication methods had greater impact that a professional lobbyists's efforts.

3) Be Persuasive, Personable, and Patient.
In comminications with lawmakers, tell your story in a manner that is professional and upbeat. Personalize talking points provided by NEA-NH with your own experiences. Once you've made contact, stay in touch with your lawmaker. And remember that political decision making can be lengthy, so don;t get discouraged.

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