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

Track

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

Track

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1807: relative to mandatory reports to voters.

HB 1807 requires school districts to include specific financial information in voting materials for school budget decisions. It mandates that warrant articles and ballots display the previous year's per-pupil cost (calculated using updated formulas), 10-year cost-per-pupil and teacher salary trends in graphs, and the estimated tax impact if all budget articles pass. This affects all New Hampshire school districts and voters participating in school budget votes. The bill repeals the old per-pupil cost calculation method and requires standardized, inflation-adjusted data presentation to improve transparency for voters.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates tax impact disclosure for school budgets, promoting fiscal transparency and informed voter decisions on spending within state budget framework.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates transparency in school budget voting by requiring financial data display, enabling informed voter decisions on funding impacts.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1817: relative to access to curricular courses and cocurricular programs within school districts.

HB 1817 allows students who reside in a New Hampshire school district - regardless of whether they attend public, private, charter, or home education programs - to access all curricular courses and cocurricular activities (like clubs, sports, and arts) offered by that district. It requires school boards to adopt policies ensuring these students face no stricter rules than resident students in the district. The bill specifically affects home-educated students (including those with disabilities under certain conditions), private school students, and charter school students who live within a district but are not enrolled there. It does not change where students must attend school but guarantees equal access to local programs once they reside in a district.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by allowing home-educated students to participate fully in district courses and activities without stricter rules, aligning with support indicators.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

Track

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

Track

passed · New Hampshire · House May 5, 2026

HB 1155: repealing the home education advisory council.

HB 1155 amends New Hampshire's home education advisory council structure, adding six voting members appointed by home educator associations (one per association) and clarifying roles for other members. The council now includes nonvoting representatives from school associations and the education commissioner, with appointed members serving three-year terms. Key duties require the council to meet quarterly, develop communication between home educators and schools, recommend rule changes to the education commissioner, and establish a grievance committee. This bill directly affects home educators, public school administrators, and state education officials through this advisory body. (4 sentences)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFacilitates communication between home educators and schools, supporting educational access for homeschoolers through advisory council structure.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

Track

passed · New Hampshire · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 1121: defining the cost of an adequate education.

HB 1121 defines the specific resources required to calculate the cost of an adequate education in New Hampshire. It mandates that the state include certain personnel and materials - such as teachers, counselors, nurses, instructional supplies, technology, facility maintenance, and transportation - in its funding calculations. This bill directly affects how the state determines the necessary resources for public schools to meet educational standards. The definition applies to all public school funding decisions under RSA 193-E:2-a, requiring the state to formally account for these elements when assessing educational costs. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates inclusion of teachers, counselors, supplies, and maintenance in state funding calculations for public schools, ensuring adequate resource allocation for education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of teachers, counselors, supplies, and infrastructure in funding calculations to ensure adequate resource allocation for schools.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly mandates technology as a required resource in school funding calculations, directly supporting educational technology investment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

Track

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

Track

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 366: modifying the priority of applications for school building aid grants.

HB 366 increases the annual funding floor for New Hampshire school building aid grants from $50 million to $60 million, starting July 2025. It requires at least $5 million of this total to fund projects that began construction between 2009 and 2019 but were delayed due to prior funding limitations, prioritizing these under existing application rules. This change directly affects school districts seeking construction or renovation funding, with local districts expected to receive an estimated $45-50 million more annually starting in 2026. The bill does not create new state spending but adjusts existing appropriations from the Education Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual school building aid funding floor from $50M to $60M, directly boosting public education budget allocation with mandatory $5M for delayed projects.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases school building aid funding floor from $50M to $60M annually, prioritizing delayed K-12 infrastructure projects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

Track