New Hampshire lawmakers consider increasing state contribution to special education costs

New Hampshire lawmakers consider increasing state contribution to special education costs

HB 1563 would create a new lower tier for districts with individual students whose special education costs range from 2.5 times to 3.5 times the average — a range that currently spans from about $54,000 to $75,000. (Getty Images)The Piermont School District has a small footprint: 68 students attending one elementary school. But size did not insulate the Upper Valley town from unavoidable special education costs this year. An unforeseen need for …