HB542: establishing an academic research and improvement performance data analyst in the department of education.

HB 542-FN-A - AS INTRODUCED

2023 SESSION

23-0062

10/05

HOUSE BILL 542-FN-A

AN ACT establishing an academic research and improvement performance data analyst in the department of education.

SPONSORS: Rep. Ladd, Graf. 5; Rep. Myler, Merr. 9; Rep. Luneau, Merr. 9; Rep. A. Lekas, Hills. 38; Rep. Pitre, Straf. 1; Rep. Shurtleff, Merr. 15; Rep. Moffett, Merr. 4; Rep. Cornell, Hills. 22; Sen. Ward, Dist 8; Sen. Watters, Dist 4

COMMITTEE: Education

ANALYSIS

This bill establishes the classified position of academic research and improvement performance data analyst and makes an appropriation for the biennium. The academic research and improvement performance data analyst shall collect and analyze assessment data and assist educators in the effective use of data.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

23-0062

10/05

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Three

AN ACT establishing an academic research and improvement performance data analyst in the department of education.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 New Section; Department of Education; Division of Analytics and Resources; New Position; Academic Research and Improvement Performance Data Analyst I. Amend RSA 21-N by inserting after section 7-a the following new section:

21-N:7-b Academic Research and Improvement Performance Data Analyst I. There is established within the division of education analytics and resources the position of academic research and improvement performance data analyst who shall be a classified employee at no less than the level of administrator III. The academic research and improvement performance data analyst shall be qualified to hold such a position by reason of education and experience. The position shall be subject to any other employment requirements as determined by the department. The academic research and improvement performance data analyst shall collect and analyze assessment data to: measure student progress, evaluate program and instructional effectiveness, guide curriculum development and resource allocation, and promote accountability. The position shall also assist educators in the effective use of data to drive and improve education decision-making ensuring that all children learn. The analyst shall support the goal to improve statewide student proficiency and growth using data-driven decision-making: collecting data, analyzing data, reporting data, using data for school improvement, and communicating through data.

2 Appropriation; Department of Education. The sum of $160,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and $145,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, are appropriated to the commissioner of the department of education for the position established in this act. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sums out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2023.

LBA

23-0062

1/9/23

HB 542-FN-A- FISCAL NOTE

AS INTRODUCED

AN ACT establishing an academic research and improvement performance data analyst in the department of education.

FISCAL IMPACT: [ X ] State [ ] County [ ] Local [ ] None

Estimated Increase / (Decrease)

STATE:

FY 2023

FY 2024

FY 2025

FY 2026

Appropriation

$0

$160,000

$145,000

$0

Revenue

$0

$0

$0

$0

Expenditures

$0

Indeterminable Increase

Indeterminable Increase

Indeterminable Increase

Funding Source:

[ X ] General [ ] Education [ ] Highway [ ] Other

The Department of Education was originally contacted on 10/03/22 and most recently contacted on 12/06/22 for a fiscal note worksheet.

METHODOLOGY:

This bill establishes a new position within the Department of Education and makes a general fund appropriation of $160,000 in FY 2024 and $145,000 in FY 2025 to cover related costs. The Department of Education has not provided information as to estimated position cost or start date, and therefore actual expenditures for this position in FY 2024 and beyond is indeterminable.

AGENCIES CONTACTED:

Department of Education