HB 431 establishes a commission to study the costs associated with special education programs in the state. The commission would examine funding requirements and operational expenses affecting school districts and students with disabilities. The bill was referred to the Education Committee but was later deemed "inexpedient to legislate" by the committee on May 15, 2025, effectively halting its progress. This procedural bill does not create new programs or funding but would have directed a study into existing special education cost structures.
HB 131 requires all public school boards to create and adopt written policies governing student use of personal cell phones during school hours. This directly affects school boards (as the policy creators) and students (as the individuals subject to the rules). The bill mandates that these policies address how cell phones may be used, stored, or restricted while on school grounds. It does not specify particular restrictions but sets a requirement for school boards to establish clear, formal guidelines. The policy must be enacted by the school board, not by individual schools.
HB 709 would allow parents or guardians to enroll their children in any public school district where they pay property taxes or school district taxes, directly affecting families who own property or pay taxes in multiple districts. The bill’s key provision replaces the current requirement that students must reside in a district to attend its schools, instead using tax payment as the eligibility criterion for enrollment. This would enable families to choose schools in districts where they have a financial stake through tax payments, without needing to live there. The bill does not change school funding formulas or require districts to admit students beyond this tax-based enrollment rule.
HB 313 would allow government bodies to hold closed sessions during public meetings when discussing matters that could likely harm an individual's reputation if discussed publicly. The bill specifically targets situations where open discussion might damage someone's standing, such as in personnel matters or sensitive investigations. It directly affects local and state government entities that hold public meetings, requiring them to follow this rule when considering whether to exclude the public from specific discussions. The proposal aims to balance transparency with protecting individuals from reputational harm during official proceedings.
HB 362 would grant the Department of Education authority to create rules requiring education candidates (such as future teachers) to pass professional assessments. This bill directly affects individuals seeking teaching licenses or certification by establishing a requirement for passing scores on standardized exams. The key provision gives the Department the power to set specific passing scores and assessment criteria through its rulemaking process. The bill does not specify the exact assessments or scores but enables the Department to define these requirements.
HB 360 would ban public school staff from performing diagnostic tests, conducting surgical procedures, or prescribing medications within school settings. This bill directly affects school nurses, administrators, and other personnel who currently handle medical needs during school hours. Key provisions would require schools to refer students needing these services to external healthcare providers instead of addressing them on-site. The bill is currently pending in committee after a majority committee report recommended passage with an amendment, though a minority report opposed it. (Note: Summary based solely on provided bill title and actions; no additional context was given.)
CACR 6 is a concurrent resolution (not a binding law) that states individuals have a right to use computation resources without infringement. It makes a broad, non-enforceable declaration about computational access but includes no specific mechanisms, regulations, or affected groups. The resolution was referred to committee, where it was deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by a 17-0 vote on November 12, 2025, and did not advance further. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new policies or directly affect any individuals or entities.
SB 211 requires New Hampshire public schools to establish eligibility rules for female-designated sports programs, directly affecting student athletes in those programs. The bill mandates that schools cannot exclude students solely based on transgender status but sets specific criteria: students must identify as female in daily life, not transfer teams mid-season for competitive advantage, and meet other criteria tied to the sport's educational purpose. It also requires all schools to adopt privacy policies by September 2025, allowing any student needing increased privacy (regardless of reason) to access single-stall restrooms or private changing areas. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to all public school sports programs in the state.
SB 33, titled the "Right To Challenge Act," requires New Hampshire public school districts to establish policies by September 1, 2026, restricting materials deemed "harmful to minors" in schools. It defines such materials as those depicting nudity, sexual conduct, or sadomasochistic abuse in a way that appeals to minors' prurient interest, lacks serious value for them, and is inappropriate for their age. School boards must create complaint procedures allowing parents to submit written concerns about materials, requiring schools to investigate within 10 days and respond in writing within 15 days with their decision. The bill directly affects school districts, educators, and parents seeking to challenge materials in school settings.
SB 66 appears to regulate third-party organizations that assist veterans in filing claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs. It aims to protect veterans by establishing standards or oversight for these service providers, directly affecting veterans seeking claim help and the third-party organizations offering those services. The bill is currently in committee review, having been referred to multiple committees since its introduction on January 9, 2025, with no further action details provided in the context. Specific provisions or mechanisms of the bill are not described in the available information.
SB 34 requires written parental consent for each new medical service (defined by a new ICD code) provided to Medicaid-enrolled students through the Medicaid to Schools program. It mandates an annual report to state lawmakers detailing the program's costs and enrollment. The bill also states the program terminates statewide if federal or state policy opposes parental control over children's medical services, or in a single school district if local policy changes. This directly affects Medicaid-enrolled students and their parents in schools participating in the program.
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026; Vote 6-0; CC;
