Education

died · New Hampshire · Senate Aug 20, 2026

SB 101: authorizing parents to enroll their children in any public school in the state.

This bill allows New Hampshire parents to enroll their children in any public school in the state, regardless of where the family lives. It removes the requirement that children attend the school assigned to their resident district and makes all public schools "open enrollment" schools. The bill requires school districts to post school capacity information online, report on transfer applications, and establish policies for student transfers. Funding for students transferring to a different district will be based on the resident district's average cost per pupil, with potential additional costs borne by parents. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves geographic enrollment barriers, expanding K-12 school access for parents and students across districts without restricting options.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1831: repealing the education trust fund targeted aid cap.

This bill repeals a $3,750 per pupil cap on targeted education aid for municipalities with 5,000 or more average daily student enrollment (ADMR). It directly affects only the City of Manchester, which has exceeded this threshold. The change removes a longstanding restriction that limited how much additional aid cities could receive for student needs. The state estimates this will cost approximately $9 million annually starting in 2028, funded from the Education Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals $3,750 per pupil cap on education aid, increasing annual state spending by $9M from Education Trust Fund to fund public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRepeals $3,750 per pupil aid cap, enabling increased funding for Manchester schools via Education Trust Fund, directly advancing school funding access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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vetoed · New Hampshire · House Aug 19, 2026

HB 1610: allowing school districts to annually retain year-end unassigned general funds.

HB 1610 would allow New Hampshire school districts to retain unused general funds at the end of each fiscal year for the next year, instead of returning them to taxpayers. The bill limits retained funds to 2.5% of the district's annual property tax revenue and requires school boards to hold a public hearing before using the funds. Districts must also provide an annual public report detailing how the retained funds were spent. This change modifies existing law to give school districts ongoing flexibility for managing unanticipated expenses.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows school districts to retain unused funds instead of returning to taxpayers, preventing loss of allocated resources for education operations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 430: relative to mandatory disclosure by school district employees to parents and legal guardians.

SB 430 requires school employees (like teachers) to respond honestly and completely to written requests from parents about their child's education within 10 business days. It directly affects parents seeking information and school staff who must provide it. The bill includes an exception: if full disclosure risks a student's immediate harm, staff must report to child welfare authorities within 48 hours and may withhold only that specific information. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and requires the state board of education to update educator ethics rules by June 2027.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandatory disclosure to parents enhances transparency and access to education information, aligning with support indicators for parental involvement in K-12 education.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

passed · New Hampshire · House May 7, 2026

HB 121: relative to school district financial requirements and district probation processes.

This bill requires every New Hampshire school district to establish a special education parent advisory council (DSEPAC) composed of up to 11 parents, with at least one representative from each town in the district. Council members serve two-year terms and must meet quarterly with school administrators to advise on special education programs, policies, and student safety, while facilitating communication between parents and school leaders. Districts must provide resources for the council, host an annual workshop for parents on special education rights, and require the council to submit a public annual report to the school board. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, directly affecting school districts and parents of students with disabilities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires school districts to establish special education parent advisory councils (DSEPAC) to advise on programs, policies, and safety, enhancing parent involvement and communication in special education.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · New Hampshire · House May 7, 2026

HB 510: establishing a commission to study due process in higher education disciplinary proceedings.

HB 510 establishes specific due process protections for students, student organizations, and faculty at New Hampshire's public colleges and universities facing disciplinary actions. It requires written notice of allegations 7 days before hearings, access to evidence 5 days prior, a presumption of innocence (requiring proof a violation occurred), the right to cross-examine witnesses, and an appeal process. The bill ensures these rights apply before any discipline is imposed, except in cases of imminent threat to safety, and clarifies that existing union contracts for faculty remain in effect until expiration. Public institutions must follow these procedures or provide stronger protections, but cannot offer fewer rights than specified.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes due process protections for students/faculty in disciplinary actions at public colleges, strengthening procedural fairness in higher education.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · New Hampshire · House May 5, 2026

HB 1832: adding students with a parent or guardian on active military duty to the education freedom accounts priority guidelines.

HB 1832 adds students with at least one parent on active military duty (with a permanent change of station in New Hampshire) to the priority eligibility list for New Hampshire's Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs). This means military-connected students who relocate to New Hampshire due to their parent's active duty orders will now qualify for priority enrollment in the EFA program, alongside existing priority groups like low-income students. The bill amends eligibility criteria in RSA 194-F:1, adding a new category (d) specifically for these military families. It takes effect 60 days after passage and has an estimated fiscal impact of $150,300 in FY 2027 for approximately 30 additional eligible students.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands EFA eligibility, requiring state funding increase for military-connected students' education access. Supports public service funding under Budget & Taxes.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands EFA access to military-connected students, increasing educational opportunity for a new priority group per bill's explicit eligibility amendment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · New Hampshire · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 1635: modifying the requirements of suicide prevention education policies in schools.

HB 1635 modifies New Hampshire school suicide prevention training requirements by requiring all school faculty, staff, and contracted personnel to complete suicide awareness training within 30 days of hire and every two years thereafter (replacing the prior annual requirement). The training must cover youth suicide risk factors, warning signs, response procedures, referrals, and community resources, and may use existing professional development programs or self-training materials. School districts determine how to administer the training, including whether it applies to volunteers per district policy. The bill takes effect September 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates staff suicide awareness training to enhance student safety, aligning with protective education policies in K-12 schools.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates suicide prevention training for school staff, enhancing mental health support in schools through risk factor education and referral protocols.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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signed · New Hampshire · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1815: relative to education financing.

HB 1815 defines what constitutes an "adequate education" for New Hampshire public schools by specifying 11 required learning areas: English/language arts, math, science, social studies (including Holocaust education), arts, world languages, health/wellness, physical education, technology/engineering, personal finance, and computer science. It directly affects all public elementary and secondary schools in New Hampshire by mandating these subjects as core components of the state's definition of adequate education. The bill revises state law to replace previous standards with this detailed list of required content areas. It does not address funding mechanisms or budget allocations, focusing solely on curriculum requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 11 core curriculum areas including Holocaust education and computer science, strengthening educational standards and requirements for public schools.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates technology/engineering and computer science as required K-12 curriculum subjects, directly advancing technology education in schools.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 709: allowing parents or guardians to admit their children into any school district where they pay any property or school district taxes.

HB 709 would allow parents or guardians to enroll their children in any New Hampshire public school district where they (the parents/guardians) pay property or school district taxes, regardless of the child's residence. This changes current rules by basing school attendance eligibility on where the parent pays taxes, rather than the child's or parent's physical address. The bill does not require school districts to provide transportation for students attending a district outside their usual attendance area. It takes effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to all school districts statewide.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by allowing parents to enroll children in any district where they pay taxes, removing geographic barriers to school choice in K-12 education.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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