Education

passed both · New Hampshire · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1448: prohibiting the use of the World Economic Forum materials within state curriculum.

HB 1448 prohibits New Hampshire public schools from including any educational materials created or provided by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in their curricula. The bill amends state education law to explicitly ban WEF lectures, lesson plans, and other educational content from being used in classroom instruction. This directly affects all public school districts and educators in New Hampshire who develop or select curriculum materials. The law requires schools to exclude all WEF-provided materials while maintaining local control over curriculum choices as outlined in existing law.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits WEF curriculum materials, restricting educational content choices in public schools per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 459: exempting classification of individuals based on biological sex from the definition of an unlawful discriminatory practice in certain limited circumstances.

SB 459 requires New Hampshire schools to designate athletic teams and locker rooms based on students' biological sex at birth, as listed on their birth certificates. It applies to grades 6-12 (excluding K-5 and intramural/club sports) and mandates separate housing for prison inmates based on biological sex as recorded on their birth certificates. The bill creates legal remedies for athletes harmed by violations, including injunctions and attorney fees, while exempting schools from liability for following the law. It takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates athletic teams/locker rooms based on biological sex, restricting transgender students' access to sports and limiting educational access in K-12 schools.85% confidence

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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

passed both · New Hampshire · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 1529: repealing the reading recovery training program.

HB 1529 repeals the reading recovery training program, a state-established initiative that provided professional development for educators on reading recovery methods. The bill removes RSA 186:70, the statute creating the program, ending its legal basis. This action discontinues the state's administration and funding of the training, which previously supported school staff in improving reading instruction. As a result, New Hampshire school districts and educators will no longer have access to this specific training program.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRepeals state-funded reading training program, ending state administration and funding for educator professional development, directly removing a support program.95% confidence

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 601: relative to the allocation and disbursement of state contributions for non-state employer pension costs under the New Hampshire retirement system.

SB 601 changes how New Hampshire funds pension costs for public employees in school districts and municipal employers. Beginning July 1, 2026, the state will pay 7.5% of pension contributions for group I teachers (school districts) and group II members (municipal employees), shifting the remaining 92.5% to local employers. The state’s share will be transferred from the education trust fund to the retirement system quarterly, treated as part of general revenue. This affects school districts and municipalities that employ teachers or municipal staff covered under the state retirement system. The bill modifies existing contribution rules without new funding or positions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces state pension funding by shifting 92.5% of costs to local employers, defunding state contributions from education trust fund to retirement system.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill shifts 92.5% of pension costs from state to local school districts, reducing state funding support for education through the education trust fund.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Revenue

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died · New Hampshire · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 1334: removing the authority of the education freedom accounts scholarship organization to make decisions about certain educational expenses.

HB 1334 repeals a section of New Hampshire law (RSA 194-F:2, II(o)) that previously gave the Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) scholarship organization authority to approve certain educational expenses for scholarship recipients. This bill removes the organization's decision-making power over which expenses - such as textbooks, supplies, or fees - qualify for EFA scholarships. The change shifts this authority away from the scholarship organization and directly to the legal framework governing EFA programs. The bill takes effect upon passage and does not alter scholarship eligibility or funding amounts.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRemoves EFA's authority to approve educational expenses, restricting scholarship flexibility and limiting allowable uses for funding.92% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Financial Aid

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1427: limiting the authority of a municipality, county, or school district to issue bonds.

HB 1427 restricts municipalities, counties, and school districts in New Hampshire from issuing bonds except for declared emergencies, repairs to critical infrastructure (like water systems or public safety facilities), securing matching federal funds, or voter approval through a majority vote. The bill prohibits most bond issuance after January 1, 2027, with a temporary 4-year transition period (until 2031) allowing limited bonds under strict budget caps. Violations would make bonds voidable by taxpayers, with courts able to award legal fees to successful plaintiffs. This directly affects local governments’ ability to finance projects without meeting these specific criteria.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts local bond issuance authority for most projects, limiting fiscal flexibility and spending options under budget management.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts school districts' bond authority for infrastructure projects (a key funding mechanism), limiting their ability to finance school improvements and capital investments per bill's explicit provisions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 1561: prohibiting nationals of the People's Republic of China from enrollment in masters and doctorate degree programs, participation in research, and full time employment at public institutions of higher education.

HB 1561 prohibits non-U.S. citizens from the People's Republic of China (PRC nationals, including those with ties to PRC government entities) from attending New Hampshire's accredited public and private colleges and universities. It requires institutions to obtain notarized affidavits from all applicants and students confirming they are not PRC nationals, with affected individuals given 90 days to voluntarily withdraw after the law takes effect. Institutions failing to comply face daily $1,000 fines, while PRC nationals who refuse to withdraw face mandatory expulsion and potential federal referral. Violations by individuals or staff are classified as class A misdemeanors.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts educational access for PRC nationals at higher education institutions, directly limiting enrollment eligibility per bill's prohibition on attendance.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts access to higher education for PRC nationals, directly limiting immigrant services as defined by the topic.90% confidence

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1774: relative to qualifying scholarship granting organizations and federal workforce Pell grants.

HB 1774 requires New Hampshire to participate in a federal tax credit for donations to scholarship organizations and creates a state list of qualifying groups. It prohibits state financial aid for college programs that don't meet federal earnings standards, defined by outcomes like job placement and wages above 150% of the federal poverty level. This affects public colleges, universities, and students enrolled in programs deemed "low-earning outcome" under federal criteria. The law aims to redirect state funding toward academic programs with stronger job prospects for graduates.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits state financial aid for programs not meeting federal earnings standards, defunding specific college programs and restricting state spending on education. Aligns with 'oppose' as it limits government expenditure.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill defunds college programs failing federal earnings standards, restricting state aid to high-outcome programs and limiting funding for lower-earning fields.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Higher Education School Choice Student Financial Aid

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1688: expanding the circumstances where the restraint is permitted in schools and treatment facilities and modifying the definition of seclusion.

HB 1688 expands when schools and treatment facilities may use physical restraint on students, allowing it only when there is an imminent risk of bodily harm to a child or others. It modifies the definition of "seclusion" by adding a new exception: temporarily isolating a child alone to help them regain self-control (if they can leave the area and no barriers exist). The bill removes the previous requirement that restraint must address "substantial" harm, lowering the threshold to "imminent risk" of harm. Restraint must still be a last resort after other interventions fail, used only by trained staff. The bill directly affects students in schools and treatment facilities and the staff who implement these practices.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationExpands restraint use by lowering threshold from 'substantial' to 'imminent risk,' potentially increasing student restrictions85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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