The authors describe this analysis as part of an ongoing effort to determine whether or not there are any unfunded or under-funded impacts, conditions, or mandates that originate from NCLB, and to push policymakers to think through the complete implementation of the law in New Hampshire. The authors claim that cost impacts in this study are conservative assessments that lack specific dollar amounts, but that they predict a rising pattern of increased local and state expenditures and a weakening federal effort to fully fund the initiative.

The study includes nine areas of potential impact, an action plan and recommendations for improvement.