Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
Published: 1/25/2021 4:26:20 PM
School districts across the state are expecting much-reduced state aid for next year, after some districts had a big dip in student population due to skyrocketing homeschool numbers, decreasing revenue and increasing local taxes. State representatives are seeking to put forth a bill to avoid that fate for their towns.
School districts receive state aid based on their student population and a number of factors. One of the largest is based on their student population, for which schools are given a flat rate based on the number of students in their school daily. Schools receive additional aid for students in certain categories, such as those who need food assistance.