Education

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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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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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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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

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 604: making an appropriation to the university system of New Hampshire.

SB 604 appropriates $14 million to New Hampshire's University System for fiscal year 2027 to restore funding reduced in 2025, and $3.5 million to the Community College System to maintain a freeze on credit-hour tuition rates. The bill directly affects public universities and community colleges in the state, providing concrete funding for operations and tuition stability. It authorizes the governor to draw these funds from the General Fund, effective July 1, 2026, with no additional revenue impact.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestores $14M university funding and maintains $3.5M for tuition freeze, directly increasing public education appropriations and stabilizing costs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestores $14M university funding and freezes community college tuition, directly advancing higher education financial stability and access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 582: modifying the base cost of an adequate education.

SB 582 increases New Hampshire's base cost for an adequate education from $4,100 to $7,356.01 per student for the 2027-2028 school year, directly affecting public schools receiving state funding. It expands the definition of "adequate education" to include specific resources like teachers, counselors, technology, and facilities maintenance. The bill requires the state to update this cost every two years using actual school data and adjusts funding formulas accordingly. The fiscal note estimates this change will cost approximately $500 million annually starting in 2028, funded through the Education Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state education funding by raising base cost per student and mandating updated funding formulas, directly advancing public school budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases base education funding by 79% ($4,100 → $7,356) and expands 'adequate education' to include teachers, counselors, tech, and facilities, directly strengthening school funding mechanisms.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly includes technology as a required component of 'adequate education,' mandating state funding for tech resources in schools.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 584: increasing the amount of funding provided for students receiving special education services.

SB 584 increases state funding for students receiving special education services by adding $16,000 per student to the base education cost calculation. This change directly affects school districts and students in special education programs across New Hampshire, starting July 1, 2026. The bill modifies the formula used to determine per-pupil funding by specifying this additional amount for special education students, alongside existing adjustments for free/reduced meals and English language learners. The policy change aims to provide higher state support for these students' educational needs without altering current eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 584 explicitly increases state funding for special education by $16,000 per student, advancing public education spending under budget/fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases special education funding by $16k/student, directly advancing student support in education policy95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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