Education

passed · New Hampshire · House May 5, 2026

HB 1155: repealing the home education advisory council.

HB 1155 amends New Hampshire's home education advisory council structure, adding six voting members appointed by home educator associations (one per association) and clarifying roles for other members. The council now includes nonvoting representatives from school associations and the education commissioner, with appointed members serving three-year terms. Key duties require the council to meet quarterly, develop communication between home educators and schools, recommend rule changes to the education commissioner, and establish a grievance committee. This bill directly affects home educators, public school administrators, and state education officials through this advisory body. (4 sentences)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFacilitates communication between home educators and schools, supporting educational access for homeschoolers through advisory council structure.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 709: allowing parents or guardians to admit their children into any school district where they pay any property or school district taxes.

HB 709 would allow parents or guardians to enroll their children in any New Hampshire public school district where they (the parents/guardians) pay property or school district taxes, regardless of the child's residence. This changes current rules by basing school attendance eligibility on where the parent pays taxes, rather than the child's or parent's physical address. The bill does not require school districts to provide transportation for students attending a district outside their usual attendance area. It takes effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to all school districts statewide.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by allowing parents to enroll children in any district where they pay taxes, removing geographic barriers to school choice in K-12 education.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 366: modifying the priority of applications for school building aid grants.

HB 366 increases the annual funding floor for New Hampshire school building aid grants from $50 million to $60 million, starting July 2025. It requires at least $5 million of this total to fund projects that began construction between 2009 and 2019 but were delayed due to prior funding limitations, prioritizing these under existing application rules. This change directly affects school districts seeking construction or renovation funding, with local districts expected to receive an estimated $45-50 million more annually starting in 2026. The bill does not create new state spending but adjusts existing appropriations from the Education Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual school building aid funding floor from $50M to $60M, directly boosting public education budget allocation with mandatory $5M for delayed projects.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases school building aid funding floor from $50M to $60M annually, prioritizing delayed K-12 infrastructure projects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1557: modifying the state average expenditure per pupil relative to students in special education.

HB 1557 modifies how New Hampshire allocates state aid for special education costs. It lowers the threshold requiring state aid from 3.5 times the state average per-pupil expenditure to 1.5 times, making it easier for school districts to qualify for assistance. The bill removes the requirement to proportionally reduce funding if state funds are insufficient, ensuring districts receive at least 80% of their entitled aid. This change affects school districts serving students with special needs, redistributing existing funding without new state expenditures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures 80% minimum state aid for special education, increasing funding access for school districts serving students with disabilities through revised budget allocation rules.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationLowers special education aid threshold from 3.5x to 1.5x state average, guarantees 80% funding access, directly strengthening support for students with special needs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1826: relative to the cost of an opportunity for an adequate education.

HB 1826 increases New Hampshire's per-pupil funding rate for public schools starting in 2027, raising the base cost from $4,100 to $4,438 per student. It also adjusts differentiated aid for specific student groups: increasing free/reduced lunch support from $2,300 to $2,441 per qualifying student, English language learners from $800 to $866, and special education services from $2,100 to $3,203 per student. This bill directly affects all public school districts in New Hampshire, particularly those serving students who qualify for these targeted supports. The fiscal note estimates it will increase state education spending by approximately $27 million annually starting in fiscal year 2028, primarily through the Education Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases per-pupil funding ($4,100→$4,438) and differentiated aid for schools, directly raising state education budget allocations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases per-pupil funding ($4,100→$4,438) and differentiated aid for all specified student groups, directly advancing school funding priorities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1799: relative to required state funding for providing an opportunity for an adequate education.

HB 1799 defines what constitutes a "constitutionally adequate education" in New Hampshire, requiring the state to fund specific resources to ensure all students have access to quality education regardless of location. The bill mandates funding for key staff (teachers, counselors, librarians, nurses), instructional materials, technology, facilities maintenance, and transportation starting in 2026. It directs school districts and the state to develop plans addressing educational outcome disparities between districts. This directly affects public school districts and the state's education budget, shifting responsibility to cover these defined costs rather than relying solely on local property taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state funding for education resources (staff, materials, facilities) starting 2026, directly increasing public service appropriations per budget & taxes topic definition.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates state funding for staff, materials, technology, and infrastructure to ensure constitutionally adequate education access and address disparities.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates state funding for technology resources in schools to ensure educational access, directly advancing technology access for students.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1791: directing the department of education to establish a grant program at the post-secondary educational level for individuals with developmental disabilities, and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 1791 directs New Hampshire's Department of Education to create a competitive grant program for public colleges and universities. The program provides funding to institutions that develop comprehensive support services for students with developmental disabilities, ensuring equal access to academic courses, campus life, and employment opportunities. To qualify, institutions must offer peer mentoring, remove unnecessary admission barriers (like requiring high school diplomas or specific college entrance exams), and provide monthly progress coaching. The bill appropriates state funds to support this initiative, aiming to expand inclusive higher education options for this population.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation to fund a grant program for post-secondary disability support services, directly advancing state budget allocation for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects grant program for post-secondary support services for students with developmental disabilities, expanding educational access and equal opportunity.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1716: relative to the academic accountability of education freedom accounts.

HB 1716 requires students in New Hampshire's Education Freedom Account (EFA) program to demonstrate academic progress through one of three methods: taking standardized tests (national or state), or maintaining a portfolio evaluated by a certified teacher using a Department of Education-developed rubric. The bill directs the Department of Education's Division of Learner Support to create and publish this rubric annually, then compile data from all student reports to analyze academic proficiency rates. This data must include metrics like graduation rates, grade level, gender, race, and aid categories. The bill does not provide new funding but estimates annual costs of $300,000-$350,000 for staff and system upgrades to implement the reporting and analysis requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires academic accountability for EFA students via tests/portfolio, ensuring educational quality within the program.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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