Education (Curriculum)

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1524: requiring a logic and critical thinking course within the state high school education curriculum.

HB 1524 requires all New Hampshire public high schools to offer a logic and critical thinking course as part of their curriculum, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill mandates a minimum of 54 instructional hours for this course and defines critical thinking as understanding evidence, identifying logical fallacies, and evaluating information sources like social media. The state board of education must develop policy guidelines for teaching the course, and schools must integrate existing critical thinking instruction into this new requirement. This directly affects all high school students and educators across the state, with no new state funding provided for implementation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates critical thinking curriculum enhancement, requiring 54 hours of instruction to develop evidence evaluation skills per bill's definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1830: requiring firearm safety education in all public schools.

HB 1830 requires all New Hampshire public schools to provide annual firearm safety education to students in grades K-12 as part of health, physical education, or civics classes. The training must be age-appropriate - focusing on avoidance and reporting for grades K-5, and expanding to safe handling, storage, and legal responsibilities for grades 6-12 - using dummy firearms or multimedia resources (no live weapons). Parents may opt their children out under existing procedures, and school districts must report compliance annually to the state. The bill mandates the Department of Education to develop the curriculum by 2027 but provides no state funding, relying instead on grants and external resources.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates age-appropriate firearm safety education in K-12 curriculum, enhancing student safety programs within educational framework95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education School Safety

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1307: establishing a statutory commission to study the development of a statewide comprehensive civics curriculum.

HB 1307 establishes a 11-member commission to study developing a statewide civics curriculum for New Hampshire public schools. The commission includes educators (elementary, middle, and high school teachers), student representatives, state officials (like the Secretary of State and Education Commissioner), and legislative appointees. It will create a curriculum framework aligned with educational standards, design teacher training programs, and submit recommendations to the state education department and legislature by November 1, 2026. This bill directly affects public school teachers and students by initiating a formal process to enhance civics education, though it does not mandate curriculum changes itself.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates commission to develop statewide civics curriculum and teacher training, directly advancing curriculum standards and educator resources for K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Teachers

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1077: including domestic violence prevention as a wellness subject to be taught to pupils.

HB 1077 requires New Hampshire public schools to include domestic violence prevention education within the existing health, physical education, and wellness curriculum for all students. It amends state law to explicitly mandate that school boards teach this topic alongside other health subjects like substance abuse prevention and HIV education. The bill directly affects all K-12 pupils in New Hampshire public schools by adding this specific content to required classroom instruction. This policy change focuses on integrating prevention education into standard health curricula without altering other existing requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of domestic violence prevention in required health curriculum, expanding mandated educational content for K-12 students.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates domestic violence prevention in health curriculum, advancing public health education as part of healthcare policy90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education School Safety Substance Abuse

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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

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Funding

died · New Hampshire · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1212: establishing a commission to review draft rules related to minimum standards for public school approval and state academic standards developed by the department of education.

HB 1212 establishes a 18-member commission to review draft rules for minimum standards in public school approval and state academic standards before they are submitted to the New Hampshire state board of education or legislature. The commission includes representatives from school administrators, principals, curriculum specialists, teachers (elementary, middle, and high school), and a competency-based education expert, appointed through specific educational organizations. It requires the commission to provide written recommendations within 120 days of receiving draft rules, ensuring reviews incorporate competency-based education principles, research-based practices, and accountability measures outlined in existing law. This bill directly affects the New Hampshire Department of Education and state board of education when developing or revising school standards.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates educator representation (teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists) in reviewing academic standards, strengthening the development process for public school standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1778: relative to prohibiting the use of personal identity ideology in public school instruction and policies.

HB 1778 bars public schools in New Hampshire from teaching any approach that prioritizes personal identity factors (like race, gender, or sexual orientation) over individual merit in curriculum or policies. It requires school districts to create policies banning DEI-related curriculum, trainings, and programs, while prohibiting staff or students from being required to declare gender identity or pronouns. The law also mandates schools to promote equal opportunities for all students regardless of identity, with violations subject to civil action or educator disciplinary measures. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, and does not provide new state funding for implementation.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBars DEI curriculum, mandates bans on identity-based instruction, restricting educational content per bill language95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Teachers

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1493: relative to health education and requiring pupils to view certain videos demonstrating gestational development of the heart, brain, and other vital organs.

HB 1493 requires all New Hampshire public school districts to incorporate a specific, scientifically accurate video into health education curricula. The video must demonstrate the gestational development of the heart, brain, and other vital organs during embryonic and fetal stages. This applies to all students in the health curriculum, with the requirement effective September 1, 2026. The bill mandates that the video be age-appropriate and medically verified, but does not specify which video or impose direct costs on schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of scientifically accurate embryonic development video in health curriculum, adding specific educational content to K-12 health education requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed both · New Hampshire · House May 7, 2026

HB 1571: requiring the department of education to review statewide academic standards and curricula.

HB 1571 requires New Hampshire's Department of Education to review statewide academic standards for English/language arts, math, and science every 10 years, beginning in June 2026. The review must align standards with rigor, clarity, and relevance, incorporating input from students, parents, and educators. School districts must select new curriculum materials from a department-approved list based on the revised standards. The bill appropriates $1 for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to fund this process.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates review to strengthen academic standards and curriculum alignment with rigor, clarity, and stakeholder input, requiring updated district materials.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Dec 10, 2025

HB 1545: defining the term "evidence-based" related to public education and in teacher preparation programs.

HB 1545 defines "evidence-based" in education as teaching methods validated through reproducible, well-designed studies across disciplines, excluding subjective measures like surveys. It requires all public education methods in New Hampshire - such as classroom pedagogy, teacher training, and school policies - to meet this standard, with teacher preparation programs in colleges having three years to comply. The Department of Education will review these programs, impose penalties for non-compliance (including fines up to $5,000 or loss of accreditation), and mandate data collection for limited two-year pilot programs. The bill explicitly excludes curriculum content itself from the requirement and mandates clear disclaimers when the "evidence-based" term is misused.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates evidence-based teaching methods validated by research, strengthening educational quality and teacher preparation standards.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Teachers

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