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Legislative Priorities

NHCSLegislativeAgendaApril2026 (PDF)

 

Alignment of Legislative Priorities with Strategic Goals

Goal 1: Academic Excellence

  • MTSS Coordinators ensure students receive targeted academic and behavioral interventions, improving overall student success.

  • Pre-K Expansion provides early learning opportunities, building a strong foundation for future academic success.

  • Be Pro Be Proud Truck supports Career and Technical Education (CTE) initiatives, increasing access to skilled trade career pathways.

Goal 2: Safe & Supportive Learning Environments

  • MTSS Coordinators foster positive school climates by addressing academic and behavioral needs.

  • Increased Non-Instructional Support (counselors, social workers, and health personnel) enhances student well-being and safety.

  • Lottery Funding for School Renovation & Repair ensures students learn in well-maintained, secure buildings.

Goal 3: Safe & Supportive Working Environment

  • Increased Teacher Salaries for 15-24 Years of Experience improves teacher retention and reduces burnout.

  • MTSS Coordinators provide professional development and coaching to enhance teacher effectiveness.

  • Increased Non-Instructional Support ensures equitable staff allocation, allowing educators to focus on instruction.

Goal 4: Family & Community Engagement

  • Expansion of CEP Meal Program ensures all students have access to nutritious meals, reducing barriers to learning.

  • EC Funding Formula Rollout provides equitable funding based on student needs, improving services for exceptional children.

  • MTSS Coordinators promote inclusive practices to support diverse learning needs.

  • Calendar Flexibility allows families to plan around balanced instructional time and student exam schedules.

  • Pre-K Expansion fosters early parental involvement in education.

  • Funding for IBEC Building supports early college opportunities, strengthening partnerships between families and schools.

  • Statewide Public School Bond secures funding for long-term facility improvements, benefiting students and the local economy.

  • Funding in Arrears Model ensures districts receive appropriate funding as enrollment shifts.

  • Be Pro Be Proud Truck strengthens partnerships with workforce organizations to expand career opportunities.

Each legislative priority directly supports one or more strategic goals, ensuring that policy advocacy aligns with NHCS's mission to provide high-quality education, equitable resources, and a supportive learning environment for all students.

 

2022 - 2027 Strategic Plan Goals