Education

failed · New Hampshire · House Apr 3, 2026

HB 1370: repealing the public school identification and accommodation of gifted and talented students reporting requirement.

HB 1370 removes a requirement for New Hampshire public schools to report to the Department of Education if they lack policies for identifying and accommodating gifted and talented students. The bill amends RSA 189:29-b to eliminate the specific language (now in brackets) that previously forced schools to state "if no such policies exist" in their annual reports. Instead, schools must now only submit an annual narrative report detailing their existing policies, programs, and procedures for gifted students starting in the 2026-2027 school year. This change simplifies reporting for schools that do not have dedicated gifted education programs, while maintaining the requirement for those that do. The bill directly affects all public schools in New Hampshire and the Department of Education.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill removes requirement for schools to report if lacking gifted student policies, weakening accountability for addressing gifted education needs.85% confidence

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died · New Hampshire · House Feb 27, 2026

HB 1034: relative to possession of firearms on school property.

HB 1034 prohibits individuals from knowingly possessing firearms on public school property, including buildings, grounds, and school buses, with violations classified as class A misdemeanors. Exceptions include parents transporting firearms in vehicles while dropping off/delivering students, law enforcement officers, and personnel specifically authorized by a school board after a public hearing and background check. The bill also bans public schools from hiring "armed guards" whose sole role is security, requiring any armed personnel to meet standard employment background checks. This affects all public schools and charter schools in New Hampshire, directly impacting school staff, parents, and security personnel.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits firearms on school property to enhance safety, aligning with protective measures for educational environments and student well-being.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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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

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Health

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1806: relative to the list of revoked or suspended educator licenses maintained by the department of education.

HB 1806 creates a process for educators with revoked or suspended licenses (not due to criminal conduct) to petition for removal from the state's public registry of educator misconduct. To qualify, petitioners must provide documentation showing rehabilitation and proof the revocation wasn't criminal. The Department of Education must review petitions within 90 days and may remove names if the individual poses no current risk to students and removal aligns with public interest. The bill also requires biennial registry reviews to remove deceased individuals and ensure accuracy, while mandating annual anonymized reporting of removals.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates process for non-criminal license revocation removal, supporting educator rehabilitation and return to teaching within education system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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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

Sub-Topics Teachers

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1453: relative to student school board members.

HB 1453 allows high school students to directly elect one or more student members to serve on their local school board. It requires schools to hold direct student elections (using paper ballots during second class) 30 days after the school year starts, with eligible students in good academic/behavioral standing who won't graduate during the term. Student members serve one academic year (non-voting but can speak, propose agenda items, and report student concerns), while school staff face penalties for interfering with elections or suppressing student rights. The bill directly affects public high school students and ensures their voices are formally included in school board discussions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables student representation on school boards, enhancing student voice in educational decision-making and governance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health

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signed · New Hampshire · House Apr 6, 2026

HB 1373: relative to background check disqualifications for applicants seeking educator credentials.

HB 1373 expands background checks for individuals seeking teaching credentials in New Hampshire by adding specific crimes to the list that would disqualify applicants. It disqualifies applicants convicted of certain drug trafficking offenses (like RSA 318-B:2), sex offenses involving children (including RSA 650:2), or other serious violations listed in the bill within the last 10 years. This directly affects people applying for educator credentials who have these specific criminal histories. The bill modifies existing law (RSA 189:13-c) to include these additional disqualifying offenses, effective upon passage.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands disqualifying crimes for educators, restricting employment opportunities for those with certain criminal histories, opposing reform efforts that reduce barriers.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educator background checks to disqualify those with child sex offenses/drug trafficking, directly protecting student safety. Aligns with 'protect' under support for education topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Teachers

signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 1574: relative to the extension of the free and reduced price breakfast and lunch programs and supporting administrative costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and making appropriations therefor.

HB 1574 allows New Hampshire school districts to extend free and reduced-price lunch benefits to special education students who are 21 years old but continue their education through age 22, as required by their individualized education plan (IEP). The bill authorizes school boards to maintain eligibility for these students until their IEP is completed or they turn 22, whichever comes first. The state will reimburse school districts for these meals through the general fund at the same rate as federal USDA meal programs. This change directly affects students with IEPs who remain in school beyond age 21, removing a barrier to nutritional support during their extended education. The policy takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes state reimbursement via general fund for extended meal benefits, increasing public service funding for special education students.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends free/reduced lunch benefits to special education students (up to age 22) under IEP requirements, expanding educational access and nutrition support for vulnerable students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Special Education Student Health

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1645: adding a definition for rules relative to innovation schools.

HB 1645 defines "Rules" for innovation schools as administrative rules and related state laws, specifically excluding RSA 194-E:8. It requires that safety-related rules and laws under this chapter (covering student and school safety) cannot be waived. This bill directly affects innovation schools in New Hampshire by clarifying terminology and preventing exemptions for safety regulations. The key change is prohibiting waivers for safety rules, ensuring consistent application of safety standards. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents waivers of safety rules in innovation schools, reinforcing safety standards without altering funding or curriculum.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1596: relative to the collection of certain health care program premiums; funding for the university system of New Hampshire; and raising the tobacco tax.

HB 1596 raises New Hampshire's cigarette and little cigar tax from $1.78 to $2.80 per pack of 20, increasing revenue for state funds. It appropriates $18 million annually to New Hampshire's university system to restore higher education funding to 2024 levels. The bill also stops collecting premiums for two health programs: the Children's Health Insurance Program and the NH Granite Advantage health care program. These changes take effect July 1, 2026, with tobacco tax revenue funding the university appropriation and education trust fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRaises tobacco tax to fund university system ($18M/year), increasing state revenue while restoring education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $18M annually to restore university system funding, directly advancing higher education support per bill summary.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDefunds two health programs (CHIP and Granite Advantage) while redirecting tobacco tax revenue to universities, directly reducing healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue Higher Education Children's Health Insurance

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