Education

passed both · New Hampshire · House May 7, 2026

HB 1828: requiring the department of education to establish an auditing process relative to teacher preparation programs at the post-secondary educational level.

HB 1828 requires New Hampshire's Department of Education to create an auditing process for teacher preparation programs at colleges and universities. The audit ensures these programs teach research-backed literacy instruction (including phonics, fluency, and vocabulary) aligned with the science of reading. The department must develop metrics to evaluate how effectively programs teach these methods and publish the results online. This directly affects all post-secondary institutions offering teacher training in New Hampshire.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires auditing teacher prep programs for science-of-reading instruction, strengthening teacher quality and evidence-based literacy training in education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1819: relative to review of education freedom account service providers.

HB 1819 requires the New Hampshire State Board of Education to annually review all education freedom account (EFA) service providers for compliance with state and federal anti-discrimination laws. It mandates these providers to develop policies mirroring those required of school districts under RSA 193:39. The bill directly affects EFA service providers managing education savings accounts, requiring them to maintain anti-discrimination policies and undergo yearly compliance checks. This adds a formal annual review process to ensure providers meet legal standards, with no new state costs as administrative tasks will be handled by existing scholarship organizations under current contracts.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires EFA providers to comply with anti-discrimination laws and mirror school district policies, directly supporting equitable educational access as defined in the topic description.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates anti-discrimination policies for EFA service providers, aligning with labor protections under RSA 193:39 (school district requirements), directly advancing workers' rights compliance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1183: relative to the mathematics requirement for high school graduation.

HB 1183 changes New Hampshire's high school graduation requirements by mandating that students complete four mathematics courses to meet the state's math competency standard for career and college readiness. This replaces the current option allowing students to fulfill the requirement with three math courses plus one non-math course that applied math skills (e.g., in career-technical education). The bill applies to all public high school students graduating after July 1, 2027, and requires school boards to approve the specific math courses. The change eliminates the flexibility of combining math with other subjects to meet the graduation standard.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates four math courses for graduation, strengthening college/career readiness standards by replacing flexible options with stricter requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education K-12 Education

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died · New Hampshire · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1383: relative to methods for overriding local tax caps.

HB 1383 simplifies the process for New Hampshire towns and school districts to override local tax caps. It removes the requirement that municipalities must use official ballot voting to approve budgets exceeding tax limits. Instead, legislative bodies can now use standard meeting procedures (like voice votes) to override caps, unless their charter already requires ballot voting. This change applies to existing tax caps without needing new local approval. The bill aims to streamline budget decisions while maintaining the existing 3/5 majority vote requirement for approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSimplifies local budget overrides without ballot voting, streamlining fiscal management per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationStreamlining tax cap overrides enables school districts to secure funding more easily, supporting budget flexibility for educational needs without explicit funding cuts.85% confidence

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1573: permitting excused absences for student participation in certain activities and mandating the state board of education to grant school reassignment requests for students demonstrating a manifest educational hardship

HB 1573 allows New Hampshire public and charter school students to have absences excused for attending civic events (like government meetings or community hearings) or career/technical education (CTE) events (such as FFA, SkillsUSA, or DECA competitions). Schools must excuse up to two absences per 45-day period for these activities, requiring parental notice at least two school days in advance (except for election days) and proof of attendance. The bill also directs the state board of education to develop rules for awarding alternative academic credit toward graduation requirements for participation in these events. This applies specifically to students in grades K-12 at public and charter schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows excused absences for CTE/civic events, enhancing student access to educational programs without restricting participation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education School Choice

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 604: making an appropriation to the university system of New Hampshire.

SB 604 appropriates $14 million to New Hampshire's University System for fiscal year 2027 to restore funding reduced in 2025, and $3.5 million to the Community College System to maintain a freeze on credit-hour tuition rates. The bill directly affects public universities and community colleges in the state, providing concrete funding for operations and tuition stability. It authorizes the governor to draw these funds from the General Fund, effective July 1, 2026, with no additional revenue impact.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestores $14M university funding and maintains $3.5M for tuition freeze, directly increasing public education appropriations and stabilizing costs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestores $14M university funding and freezes community college tuition, directly advancing higher education financial stability and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 407: making an appropriation for each full-time student eligible for the in-state tuition rate enrolled in the university system of New Hampshire.

SB 407 appropriates $300 per full-time, in-state eligible student enrolled in New Hampshire's university system starting in fiscal year 2027, to reduce in-state tuition costs. It applies to students who qualify for in-state tuition rates and requires annual calculation of eligible students on October 1. The total annual appropriation is capped at $5.4 million, with funds drawn from the General Fund and non-lapsing (carrying over if unused). This bill directly affects in-state undergraduate students at the University System of New Hampshire by providing state funding to lower their tuition expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5.4M from General Fund to reduce in-state tuition costs, funding essential education program with fiscal cap.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $300/student to reduce in-state tuition costs for university students, directly funding higher education access and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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passed · New Hampshire · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 583: directing the department of education to create an education funding transparency data and reporting system.

SB 583 directs New Hampshire's Department of Education to create a public education funding transparency system tracking how state education dollars are allocated, disbursed, and spent over the past decade at the school, district, and intermediate unit levels. The system must include data visualization dashboards for state officials (like the legislature and governor) and public-facing tools showing aggregate, non-identifiable funding data. Key features require the system to integrate diverse data sources, ensure strict privacy compliance (including de-identified data and small cell suppression), and support advanced analytics for forecasting and program evaluation. The bill appropriates $900,000 for system creation and $500,000 annually for maintenance starting in 2027.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates transparency system for education funding allocation/spending, enhancing accountability without defunding. Strengthens school funding oversight per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 1093: relative to public charter schools and governmental land use exemptions.

HB 1093 modifies New Hampshire's building code and school construction funding to treat public charter schools equally with traditional public schools. The bill extends full compliance with state building and fire codes to charter schools (as defined under RSA 194-B) and makes them eligible for the same state construction aid grants as school districts. Specifically, it revises building code language to include charter school facilities and updates funding rules to calculate grants for charters using the same formulas applied to school districts. This change ensures charter schools can access state construction funding and meet the same safety standards as other public schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends state construction aid grants to charter schools, increasing public school funding eligibility under budget appropriations for facility compliance.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends state construction aid grants and building code compliance to charter schools, equalizing funding access for school infrastructure and facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

passed both · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SB 578: relative to play-based curriculum and limitations on recess periods for pupils.

SB 578 requires all public schools to provide daily recess for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, expanding current requirements. It mandates play-based learning for kindergarten through third grade and explicitly prohibits withholding recess as punishment for misbehavior or incomplete schoolwork. The bill defines recess as unstructured outdoor play (when safe), separate from physical education classes. This law applies to all public schools in the state, directly affecting K-8 students and school policies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates daily recess for K-8, requires play-based learning for K-3, and prohibits using recess as punishment, directly strengthening student well-being and educational programs in K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Student Health

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