establishing a committee to study violence in schools directed at staff members and the obstacles to disciplining or expelling students in such circumstances.

The bill header/title changed from 'AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE' to 'VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES,' indicating the bill completed its legislative process and was approved by both the House and Senate.

Removed the amendment to RSA 193:13 that would have capped a school district's financial obligation for continuing the education of a pupil expelled for assaulting a staff member at the average cost-per-pupil for that district.

Added a study committee with one senator (appointed by the senate president) and three representatives (appointed by the speaker of the house) to examine violence directed at school staff, mental health concerns affecting students, potential liabilities for school districts, and emotional/psychological trauma experienced by staff who must continue interacting with their assailants.

Removed the provision stating that nothing in the law would negate the parent's responsibility to educate the expelled pupil.

Added a reporting deadline of November 1, 2026, when the committee must submit findings and any legislative recommendations to the senate president, house speaker, clerks, governor, and state library.

Changed the effective date from 60 days after passage to immediately upon passage.