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Nashua schools facing multi-million-dollar shortfall

Nashua schools facing multi-million-dollar shortfall

An elementary classroom is stocked with school supplies at BASIS Flagstaff on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Flagstaff, Ariz. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/Cheyanne Mumphrey


MANCHESTER, N.H.- City officials in Nashua say they’re now facing a school funding shortfall after receiving millions less than expected from the state.

Tuesday night Mayor Jim Donchess revealed the city will receive $4 million less in state education aid when compared to last year, which is $2 million worse than expected in the city’s budget.

As for why, State’s Department of Education officials point to declining student enrollment, along with a decrease in the number of students eligible for free and reduced-price meals, as key factors in the change of available aid.

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