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 · Senate Aug 20, 2026

SB 431: relative to violations of the prohibition on teaching discrimination.

SB 431 amends New Hampshire law to require that a public school teacher must have intentionally or knowingly taught discriminatory content for it to violate the prohibition on teaching discrimination. This change adds a mental state requirement, meaning accidental or unintentional teaching of discriminatory material would not be considered a violation. The bill applies to all public schools in New Hampshire and directly affects teachers and students by clarifying when the prohibition triggers. The key mechanism is modifying the existing law to specify that the teaching must be done with intent or knowledge of its discriminatory nature.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies teacher liability by requiring intent, protecting educators from unintentional violations of anti-discrimination rules in schools.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1573: permitting excused absences for student participation in certain activities and mandating the state board of education to grant school reassignment requests for students demonstrating a manifest educational hardship

HB 1573 allows New Hampshire public and charter school students to have absences excused for attending civic events (like government meetings or community hearings) or career/technical education (CTE) events (such as FFA, SkillsUSA, or DECA competitions). Schools must excuse up to two absences per 45-day period for these activities, requiring parental notice at least two school days in advance (except for election days) and proof of attendance. The bill also directs the state board of education to develop rules for awarding alternative academic credit toward graduation requirements for participation in these events. This applies specifically to students in grades K-12 at public and charter schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows excused absences for CTE/civic events, enhancing student access to educational programs without restricting participation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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

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 both · New Hampshire · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1448: prohibiting the use of the World Economic Forum materials within state curriculum.

HB 1448 prohibits New Hampshire public schools from including any educational materials created or provided by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in their curricula. The bill amends state education law to explicitly ban WEF lectures, lesson plans, and other educational content from being used in classroom instruction. This directly affects all public school districts and educators in New Hampshire who develop or select curriculum materials. The law requires schools to exclude all WEF-provided materials while maintaining local control over curriculum choices as outlined in existing law.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits WEF curriculum materials, restricting educational content choices in public schools per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · New Hampshire · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 751: establishing a committee to study licensure of outpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities, authorizing parents to enroll their children in any public school in the state, and creating a limited exemption from parental consent required for certain recordings under the parental bill of rights.

This bill requires outpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities in New Hampshire to obtain certification from the Department of Health and Human Services. It establishes a certification process for facilities providing outpatient services like intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and medically managed outpatient treatment, while exempting nonclinical recovery support services and certain other providers. Facilities will pay certification fees to a new "substance use treatment certification fund" that will cover the costs of the certification program. The bill also requires the Department to maintain a public online list of certified facilities and to create a dedicated behavioral health specialist position within the Ombudsman's office to investigate complaints about treatment facilities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes parents to enroll children in any public school, expanding educational access per topic definition.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates certification for outpatient substance use disorder facilities, establishes DHHS oversight, and appropriates funds, strengthening mental health service standards and access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed both · New Hampshire · House May 21, 2026

HB 1792: relative to the prohibition on teaching discrimination.

HB 1792 prohibits New Hampshire public schools and staff from teaching critical race theory, LGBTQ+ ideologies, or specific identity-based pedagogies that the bill defines as promoting division or anti-constitutional views. It specifically bans practices like requiring students to identify "oppressors" based on race/gender, prioritizing identity over shared values, or affirming non-binary gender identities as normative. The bill creates a private right of action, allowing parents or students to sue schools for violations. It explicitly excludes factual, neutral instruction on history or events. The law aims to preserve "neutral or patriotic" education while restricting certain teaching methods deemed divisive.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits teaching critical race theory and LGBTQ+ ideologies, restricting curriculum content and academic freedom in schools per bill's explicit language.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate May 8, 2026

SB 576: adds definitions and reporting requirements relative to education freedom accounts.

SB 576 adds clear definitions for key terms in New Hampshire's education freedom account (EFA) program, including "program administrator" (the entity managing the EFA program), "applicant" (a parent or guardian applying for an EFA), and "vendor" (an approved provider of education services). The bill requires the program administrator to submit detailed quarterly reports starting in 2026, covering data like the number of applications, approved students, fund distributions to vendors, student demographics, and expense categories. These reports must be submitted electronically within 30 days after each quarter and made publicly available online to ensure transparency. Failure to submit reports on time could trigger oversight actions by the state education department.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access via EFA program funding, enabling parents to use public funds for approved education services, aligning with support indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 459: exempting classification of individuals based on biological sex from the definition of an unlawful discriminatory practice in certain limited circumstances.

SB 459 requires New Hampshire schools to designate athletic teams and locker rooms based on students' biological sex at birth, as listed on their birth certificates. It applies to grades 6-12 (excluding K-5 and intramural/club sports) and mandates separate housing for prison inmates based on biological sex as recorded on their birth certificates. The bill creates legal remedies for athletes harmed by violations, including injunctions and attorney fees, while exempting schools from liability for following the law. It takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates athletic teams/locker rooms based on biological sex, restricting transgender students' access to sports and limiting educational access in K-12 schools.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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