directing the department of education to establish a grant program at the post-secondary educational level for individuals with developmental disabilities, and making an appropriation therefor.
HB 1791 directs New Hampshire's Department of Education to create a competitive grant program for public colleges and universities. The program provides funding to institutions that develop comprehensive support services for students with developmental disabilities, ensuring equal access to academic courses, campus life, and employment opportunities. To qualify, institutions must offer peer mentoring, remove unnecessary admission barriers (like requiring high school diplomas or specific college entrance exams), and provide monthly progress coaching. The bill appropriates state funds to support this initiative, aiming to expand inclusive higher education options for this population.
Bill status
failed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 17, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 19, 2026
How they voted
98–97
Passed · 28 other
Total votes 223
Feb 19, 2026
D
Democratic107
90% Nay
I
Independent2
50% Yea
R
Republican114
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 19, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (98-97-28)
house
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0449h (NT)
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/06/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 7 P. 27
lower
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding HJ 1 P. 36
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Wayne Burton
DDemocratic
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