Essay
HF5463, SF5524 Pro and Con Essay
Ty Bergner
Pro: This bill would give schools appropriate funding to redesign and reconstruct playgrounds to make them more accessible for students with disabilities. The bill also calls for a report on the newly constructed playground and it’s surrounding area. This bill would allow children with disabilities to have an inclusive and undemanding space for play. This bill instructs schools to send a report by January 1st, 2026, which will include details such as the exact amount of funding used, which things enhanced inclusivity, and recommendations for other schools.
Con: This bill would grant $315,000; at least $100,000 is for three districts. This amount doesn’t seem proportional. One may say that inclusivity in playgrounds isn’t important. One may also say that taxpayers shouldn’t be funding schools to create what said schools find to be inclusive playground equipment.
https://communitycrossroadsnh.org/why-playgrounds-need-to-be-accessible-and-inclusive-to-all/
https://playworld.com/blog/the-importance-of-inclusive-playgrounds/#gref