requiring the department of education to conduct a facility assessment of public schools and public chartered schools.

This bill requires the New Hampshire Department of Education to hire an outside contractor to evaluate the physical condition of public and public chartered schools. The resulting assessment will create a ranked list identifying which schools need construction or renovation the most. Additionally, the bill mandates that school districts submit long-term capital improvement plans every two years to help the state prioritize future funding. These steps are designed to develop a ten-year strategy for maintaining safe and efficient learning environments.