declaring the directives of the judicial branch in the Claremont cases that the legislative and executive branches define an "adequate education," adopt "standards of accountability," and "guarantee adequate funding" of a public education are not binding on the legislative and executive branches.
HCR 11 is a procedural resolution declaring that New Hampshire's legislative and executive branches are not bound by judicial directives from the Claremont school funding cases requiring them to define "adequate education," establish "standards of accountability," or guarantee public school funding. It asserts these court mandates violate the separation of powers outlined in the state constitution, arguing the judiciary overstepped by directing policy decisions properly within the elected branches' authority. The resolution states the legislature and governor retain sole responsibility for setting education policy, including funding levels, without judicial oversight on "adequacy" or specific implementation. As a concurrent resolution, it does not change laws but formally states the branches' position on judicial overreach.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Aug 20, 2026
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Nov 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
lower
Nov 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 11/12/2025 (Vote 16-1; RC) HC 51 P. 40
lower
Aug 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 230
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Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Retained in Committee
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Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Judiciary HJ 3 P. 20
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