Education

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1807: relative to mandatory reports to voters.

HB 1807 requires school districts to include specific financial information in voting materials for school budget decisions. It mandates that warrant articles and ballots display the previous year's per-pupil cost (calculated using updated formulas), 10-year cost-per-pupil and teacher salary trends in graphs, and the estimated tax impact if all budget articles pass. This affects all New Hampshire school districts and voters participating in school budget votes. The bill repeals the old per-pupil cost calculation method and requires standardized, inflation-adjusted data presentation to improve transparency for voters.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates tax impact disclosure for school budgets, promoting fiscal transparency and informed voter decisions on spending within state budget framework.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates transparency in school budget voting by requiring financial data display, enabling informed voter decisions on funding impacts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Teachers

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1524: requiring a logic and critical thinking course within the state high school education curriculum.

HB 1524 requires all New Hampshire public high schools to offer a logic and critical thinking course as part of their curriculum, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill mandates a minimum of 54 instructional hours for this course and defines critical thinking as understanding evidence, identifying logical fallacies, and evaluating information sources like social media. The state board of education must develop policy guidelines for teaching the course, and schools must integrate existing critical thinking instruction into this new requirement. This directly affects all high school students and educators across the state, with no new state funding provided for implementation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates critical thinking curriculum enhancement, requiring 54 hours of instruction to develop evidence evaluation skills per bill's definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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signed · New Hampshire · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1202: relative to dual and concurrent enrollment requirements for courses at institutions within the community college system of New Hampshire.

HB 1202 sets funding limits for high school students taking college courses through New Hampshire's community college system. It restricts state-funded enrollment to a maximum of four dual or concurrent enrollment courses per grade (10th, 11th, and 12th), with each funded course limited to four credits. Students may take additional courses beyond these limits at their own expense. The bill amends existing law to implement these requirements, directly affecting high school students enrolled in such programs within the state's community college system.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts state funding limits for dual enrollment courses, directly reducing government spending on education programs within budget constraints.92% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts state-funded dual enrollment to 4 courses/grade (4 credits each), limiting free access and requiring student payment for additional courses, directly reducing educational funding access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education

died · New Hampshire · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 1399: making an appropriation to the Claremont school district for costs associated with a building renovation project from the revenue stabilization reserve account.

HB 1399 appropriates $5 million from New Hampshire's Revenue Stabilization Reserve Account (the "Rainy Day Fund") to reimburse the Claremont School District for part of the costs of renovating Stevens High School in 2015. The bill specifically addresses a project completed during a building aid moratorium, which the district needed to restore accreditation and maintain eligibility for future aid. This funding directly benefits the Claremont School District and Stevens High School, covering costs the district incurred but could not recover during the moratorium. The appropriation is a one-time payment from the state's rainy day fund, effective 60 days after passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5M from rainy day fund for school renovation, funding essential public infrastructure during aid moratorium.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $5M from Rainy Day Fund for school building renovation to restore accreditation and maintain future aid, directly supporting K-12 infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations K-12 Education

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signed · New Hampshire · House May 19, 2026

HB 1795: requiring criminal history record checks for the renewal of teaching licenses.

HB 1795 requires all current educators in New Hampshire - such as teachers, administrators, school nurses, and paraprofessionals - to submit a criminal history release form to the Department of Education when renewing their teaching license every three years, at least 60 days before expiration. The bill expands existing checks to include "neglect" in criminal history screenings and defines "educator" broadly to cover all license holders under the state board of education. It becomes effective July 1, 2027, and mandates a secure system for processing these checks. The law directly affects all licensed educators renewing credentials after this date, with no specified fiscal impact noted for the Department of Safety.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires criminal history checks for educators to ensure school safety, aligning with protective measures for K-12 environments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1830: requiring firearm safety education in all public schools.

HB 1830 requires all New Hampshire public schools to provide annual firearm safety education to students in grades K-12 as part of health, physical education, or civics classes. The training must be age-appropriate - focusing on avoidance and reporting for grades K-5, and expanding to safe handling, storage, and legal responsibilities for grades 6-12 - using dummy firearms or multimedia resources (no live weapons). Parents may opt their children out under existing procedures, and school districts must report compliance annually to the state. The bill mandates the Department of Education to develop the curriculum by 2027 but provides no state funding, relying instead on grants and external resources.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates age-appropriate firearm safety education in K-12 curriculum, enhancing student safety programs within educational framework95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education School Safety

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1831: repealing the education trust fund targeted aid cap.

This bill repeals a $3,750 per pupil cap on targeted education aid for municipalities with 5,000 or more average daily student enrollment (ADMR). It directly affects only the City of Manchester, which has exceeded this threshold. The change removes a longstanding restriction that limited how much additional aid cities could receive for student needs. The state estimates this will cost approximately $9 million annually starting in 2028, funded from the Education Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals $3,750 per pupil cap on education aid, increasing annual state spending by $9M from Education Trust Fund to fund public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRepeals $3,750 per pupil aid cap, enabling increased funding for Manchester schools via Education Trust Fund, directly advancing school funding access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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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

Sub-Topics Teachers

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1712: relative to charter conversion schools.

HB 1712 establishes a clear statutory process for New Hampshire public schools to convert into charter schools. It requires a school board vote and a 2/3 majority vote by the school district at a meeting with a specific warrant article to initiate conversion, ensuring all students from the converting school can attend the new charter school. The bill sets governance rules, including capping overlapping board members at 25% (or one member), requiring at least 25% parent representation on charter school boards, and maintaining school districts' special education obligations. It also mandates voter ratification of charter contracts with a defined ballot question, specifies funding follows existing state law (80% of per-pupil funding), and requires an initial audit by the Department of Education followed by audits every three years after the third year of operation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables public school conversion to charters with student access guarantees and governance rules, expanding educational options and maintaining school continuity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding Special Education

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1701: reestablishing the New Hampshire college graduate retention incentive partnership program and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 1701 reestablishes New Hampshire's College Graduate Retention Incentive Partnership (NH GRIP) program, which provides financial incentives to college graduates who work for participating employers in the state. The bill requires participating employers to pay graduates a minimum of $1,000 annually for up to four years of employment, with priority given to New Hampshire-based small businesses and employers in sectors facing workforce shortages (like healthcare and technology). Employers must post qualifying positions online and sign agreements with graduates, while the Department of Business and Economic Affairs administers the program and publishes annual reports on participation and outcomes. This directly affects recent New Hampshire college graduates seeking employment and participating employers who choose to join the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds to establish NH GRIP program, funding employer incentives for graduate retention in workforce sectors.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill reestablishes NH GRIP program providing employer incentives for hiring college graduates, directly supporting higher education retention and workforce development in New Hampshire. Addresses higher education as defined in topic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides $1,000 annual wage supplement to graduates via employer incentives, directly increasing compensation for workers in targeted sectors like healthcare and tech.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

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