State Rep. Jonah Wheeler seeks passage of bill that would increase state funding for schools.

State Representative Jonah Wheeler, a Peterborough Democrat, has sponsored a bill aimed at increasing state funding for underfunded school districts in New Hampshire. The legislation, which has already passed the House, would provide an estimated $203.5 million in state funding to school districts over three years. It would increase per-pupil funding and provide additional aid to municipalities with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, as well as those with lower property values per student. The bill is seen as a partial response to a court ruling that the current allocation of $4,100 per student is insufficient. While the bill has received support from educators and politicians, it has faced opposition from Senate Republicans. [Extracted from the article]