All NH Bills — Impact Scores

Requires schools to post policies on "authorized" materials and create formal complaint processes for parents.

TL;DR: Would have created a formalized pipeline for book challenges and material complaints. Every district would have had to adopt and publicly post which materials are "authorized," and establish a complaint process for parents who think materials are "harmful to minors" or "offensive." Killed when the Senate voted non-concur — but the infrastructure for organized book-banning campaigns came back stronger in SB 434.

Gives the Budget Committee sole power to define the school default budget — removing school board input.

TL;DR: When a school budget warrant article fails at town meeting, the "default budget" kicks in. Currently school boards have a role in determining this. HB 1575 would have shifted that power entirely to the Budget Committee, which in many towns is dominated by anti-spending ideologues. Killed unanimously in committee (18-0 ITL) — even the legislature knew this one went too far. But the fact that it was filed at all shows the playbook.

Eliminates the default budget mechanism — if a warrant fails, the previous year's budget just rolls over.

TL;DR: Under current law, when a budget warrant fails, a "default budget" accounts for contractual obligations and adjustments. This bill would have eliminated that safety valve — if the warrant fails, schools simply get last year's exact budget with no adjustments for new contracts, cost increases, or enrollment changes. Killed unanimously in committee (18-0 ITL), but it reveals the intent: punish schools for any budget vote that doesn't go the way anti-education forces want.

Lets parents enroll kids in any district where they pay property taxes.

TL;DR: If you pay property taxes in multiple towns (e.g., own a vacation home), your kids could attend school in any of those towns. On its face, this sounds like open enrollment — but it could drain resources from smaller districts. The committee unanimously recommended killing it (5-0 Inexpedient to Legislate), so even the legislature thought this was a bad idea. Dead.

Allows school districts to retain year-end unassigned funds with new requirements.

TL;DR: Would have let districts keep leftover funds so schools don't lose money for being efficient. However, the "new funds and voting requirements" and the restriction to "unusual circumstances" added bureaucratic hurdles. Killed unanimously in committee (18-0 ITL). The idea had merit but the implementation was problematic.

Increases appropriations for school building aid grants for construction and renovation.

TL;DR: This was the one genuinely good bill — and they killed it. Sponsored by Rep. Michael Cahill (D-Rockingham), NH's schools are aging and many districts have waited years for building aid that never came. HB 366 would have increased state funding for school construction/renovation and set aside money for previously approved projects that went unfunded. Passed the House 195–155 with bipartisan support, then the Senate killed it on March 5. Let that sink in: the legislature passed a WEF conspiracy ban and a Pride flag ban into law, but killed funding for crumbling school buildings.

Would have required the state to actually fund adequate education as courts have ordered.

TL;DR: The bill that actually tried to solve the problem — and was killed for it. Rep. Dick Ames introduced legislation requiring the state to fund an adequate education at the levels courts have said are constitutionally required. The Education Funding Committee voted it down 10-8 on party lines. The House killed it 185-159. Courts say the state owes more. The legislature says no. That's the whole story.

Consolidates all 107 SAUs into 12 county-based units with elected superintendents.

TL;DR: Would have slashed NH's 107 School Administrative Units down to 12 county-based SAUs, eliminated superintendents, and replaced them with elected "chief school administrators." Sounds like efficiency, but county-based districts would be massive and unresponsive to local needs. Making the top administrator an elected position politicizes school leadership. Referred to interim study, which means it's dead for now but the concept will return.

Requires mandatory hunting, wildlife management, and firearms education in all high schools.

TL;DR: Would have required every high school in the state to teach mandatory courses on hunting, wildlife management, and firearms handling. Joint Board of Education/Fish & Game Commission curriculum. While outdoor education has value, making firearms training mandatory in schools — while simultaneously banning teaching about systemic racism (HB 1792) — tells you exactly what this legislature thinks children should and shouldn't learn. Killed in committee.

Relating to morality and piety. Providing that town, parishes, bodies corporate, or religious societies may elect and contract with teachers.

TL;DR: Would allow towns, parishes, and religious organizations to elect and contract with teachers, potentially blurring the separation of church and state in education. Killed in committee.

Making best interest placements within the same school district mandatory in the absence of a valid reason to deny the placement.

TL;DR: Would require foster children to be placed within their same school district when possible, reducing educational disruption. Bill was killed in Senate committee.

Relative to the definition of the term "evidence-based" within public education.

TL;DR: Would redefine 'evidence-based' in public education law, potentially narrowing which teaching methods and curricula qualify. Killed in committee.

Relative to certification requirements for school nurses.

TL;DR: Would modify certification requirements for school nurses, potentially lowering barriers to hiring. Addresses school nurse shortages across NH. Killed in Senate.

Making school building aid program funds nonlapsing.

TL;DR: Would make school building aid funds carry forward rather than expiring at the end of the budget cycle. Prevents loss of committed school construction funds due to bureaucratic timelines. Killed on a party-line vote.

Relative to the right of intercollegiate student-athletes to earn compensation through the use of their name, image, or likeness.

TL;DR: Allows college athletes in NH to earn money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Aligns NH with the national NIL movement allowing student athletes to be compensated. Referred to interim study.

Granting the department of education rulemaking authority to require candidates to obtain passing scores on professional education assessments.

TL;DR: Would give the Department of Education authority to require teacher candidates to pass professional assessments. Killed in committee, leaving teacher testing requirements unchanged.

Establishing a commission to study the costs of special education.

TL;DR: Would have created a commission to examine special education costs in NH. Understanding these costs is a first step toward ensuring adequate state funding for districts bearing heavy special education burdens. The bill was killed.

Relative to terms of appointed members on the higher education commission.

TL;DR: Would have adjusted term lengths for appointed members of the higher education commission. A minor administrative change to board governance structure.

Relative to the composition of the board of recount in elections for the select board and for the school board.

TL;DR: Would have changed who serves on recount boards for local select board and school board elections. A procedural change to election administration. The bill was killed in the Senate.

Establishing a committee to study alternative funding methods for public education and how to reduce its reliance on local real estate property taxes.

TL;DR: Would have created a committee to study ways to fund schools without relying so heavily on property taxes. NH's heavy property tax burden for schools is a major issue. The bill was killed by a 195-157 vote.

Relative to the cost of an opportunity for an adequate education, extraordinary need grants, fiscal capacity disparity aid, and determination of education grants.

TL;DR: Would have reformed education funding formulas including the base adequacy cost, extraordinary need grants, and fiscal disparity aid. These formulas determine how much state money flows to each school district.

Relative to cooperative school district school board elections.

TL;DR: Changes election procedures for cooperative school district school boards, which govern multi-town school districts. Currently pending a Senate hearing.

Modifying the base cost and differential aid costs of an adequate education.

TL;DR: Would have increased the base cost of adequate education and differential aid for students with higher needs. Killed 190-155, this would have sent more state money to schools, potentially reducing property tax reliance.

Relative to eligibility for free school meals.

TL;DR: Would have expanded eligibility for free school meals to more NH children. Killed 189-158. Many families earn too much to qualify for free meals but too little to comfortably afford daily school lunch costs.

Relative to the composition and responsibilities of the parent and education service provider advisory commission, and establishing education freedom account impact and parent satisfaction surveys.

TL;DR: Would have reformed the advisory commission overseeing Education Freedom Accounts (school vouchers) and created impact/satisfaction surveys. Killed in the Senate. EFAs divert public money to private schools.

Making an appropriation to the department of education for an attorney to recodify education laws.

TL;DR: Would have funded an attorney to reorganize and clarify NH's education laws, which have become complex and contradictory over decades. Clear laws help schools, parents, and administrators understand their rights and obligations.

Relative to the state education property tax and the low- and moderate-income homeowners property tax relief program.

TL;DR: Would have reformed the state education property tax and expanded the low- and moderate-income homeowners property tax relief program. NH's heavy property tax burden falls hardest on fixed-income seniors and low-wage workers.

Allowing parents to send their children to any school district they choose.

TL;DR: Would have created open enrollment allowing parents to send children to any public school district in the state. While expanding parental choice, this could destabilize funding and planning for school districts.

Requiring catastrophic special education state aid funding to be drawn from the education trust fund.

TL;DR: Would have dedicated education trust fund money to catastrophic special education costs, which can overwhelm small school district budgets. A single high-needs student can cost a district hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Establishing a foundation opportunity budget program for funding public education.

TL;DR: Would have created a foundation budget program to ensure every school district has adequate funding for quality education. Foundation budgets set a minimum spending level based on student needs rather than local property wealth.

Relative to aid to school districts for the cost of special education.

TL;DR: Would have increased state aid to school districts for special education costs. Special education is mandated by federal and state law but chronically underfunded, forcing local property taxpayers to cover the gap.

Establishing the right to provide educational instruction in municipally zoned and non-zoned areas.

TL;DR: Would establish a right to provide educational instruction regardless of local zoning, potentially allowing tutoring centers, microschools, or homeschool co-ops to operate in residential areas without zoning barriers.

Granting the state board of education rulemaking authority relative to student use of cell phones and personal communication devices in schools.

TL;DR: Would give the state board of education authority to create rules about student cell phone use in schools. Growing evidence links phone use in classrooms to reduced academic performance and increased mental health issues among students.

Enabling municipalities and school districts to hold such elections on the day of the state primary.

TL;DR: Would allow municipalities and school districts to hold their elections on the same day as the state primary. This could increase voter turnout for local elections by combining them with higher-profile state primary elections.

Including domestic violence prevention as a wellness subject to be taught to pupils.

TL;DR: Would add domestic violence prevention to the wellness curriculum taught in NH schools. Education about healthy relationships can help young people recognize and avoid abusive situations before they escalate.

Modifying the priority of applications for school building aid grants.

TL;DR: Would change how school building aid grant applications are prioritized, potentially redirecting state funding toward different types of school construction projects. This affects which school districts receive limited state building assistance.

Enabling school districts to adopt partisan school district elections.

TL;DR: Allows school districts to opt into partisan elections for school board members, where candidates would run with party labels. This injects party politics into what have traditionally been nonpartisan local education races.

Authorizing superintendents or their designee to allow limited use of personal laptops and tablets in schools and establishing that such use is exempted under school cell phone use policies.

TL;DR: Would have allowed superintendents to exempt personal laptops and tablets from school cell phone bans, recognizing that these devices serve educational purposes distinct from phones. Killed 189-161, meaning students with educational needs for personal devices may face blanket bans.

Repealing the home education advisory council.

TL;DR: Repeals the home education advisory council, eliminating the body that provides guidance on homeschooling policy. Passed the House with amendments 180-156. Proponents see it as reducing bureaucracy; opponents worry about losing an important voice for homeschool families in policy discussions.

Relative to post-secondary education opportunities for inmates.

TL;DR: Expands post-secondary education opportunities for incarcerated individuals. Research overwhelmingly shows that prison education reduces recidivism by up to 43%, saving taxpayers money and making communities safer when inmates are eventually released.

Relative to the mathematics requirement for high school graduation.

TL;DR: Would have modified mathematics requirements for high school graduation. Killed by voice vote (ITL). Without details on whether it raised or lowered requirements, the practical impact is that current math graduation standards remain.

Relative to child safety at school bus stops.

TL;DR: Would have addressed child safety measures at school bus stops. Killed by voice vote (ITL). Without details on the specific proposals, the bill's intent to improve safety for children waiting for school buses was not advanced.

Allowing the governing bodies of municipalities, cities, and towns to review and approve school budgets.

TL;DR: Would have allowed municipal governing bodies (selectmen, city councils) to review and approve school budgets, shifting power away from school boards and voter-approved budgets. Killed via ITL vote.

Directing the commission to study costs of special education to consider establishing centralized locations throughout the state for certain special education-related services.

TL;DR: Would have directed a commission to study creating centralized locations for special education services statewide, potentially consolidating services away from local schools. Killed via ITL.

Prohibiting school district attorneys and non-school personnel from questioning students without their parent or guardian present.

TL;DR: Requires parental presence when school district attorneys or non-school personnel question students, protecting children from unsupervised legal interrogations. In Senate Education committee hearing.

Providing an option for each candidate's party affiliations to be printed on the town or school district ballot.

TL;DR: Would allow party affiliations to be printed on town and school district ballots, which are traditionally nonpartisan. In Senate hearing; could politicize local elections.

Relative to enabling school administrative units to adopt budget caps.

TL;DR: Would enable school administrative units to adopt spending caps, potentially limiting school budget growth. Narrowly sent to interim study 175-164.

Establishing a statutory commission to study the development of a statewide comprehensive civics curriculum.

TL;DR: Would have created a commission to develop a statewide comprehensive civics curriculum, strengthening civic education in NH schools. Killed via ITL.

Enabling towns, village districts, or school districts to adopt or rescind a local fiscal accountability committee for towns and schools.

TL;DR: Gives towns and school districts the option to create or dissolve local fiscal accountability committees that oversee spending. This provides a voluntary mechanism for increased financial transparency and oversight at the local level.

Establishing a committee to investigate the department of education's actions regarding school administrative unit 6.

TL;DR: Would have created a committee to investigate specific Department of Education actions regarding SAU 6 (Claremont area). The bill was killed, preventing legislative scrutiny of the department's conduct in this matter.

Requiring schools to establish rules related to the display of flags and designate students at each school to serve as the school's color guard.

TL;DR: Would have mandated schools create flag display rules and designate student color guards. The bill was killed, as schools can already establish such programs voluntarily without a state mandate.

Repealing the public school identification and accommodation of gifted and talented students reporting requirement.

TL;DR: Removes the requirement for public schools to report on how they identify and accommodate gifted and talented students. The Senate committee recommended killing this bill 4-0.

Enabling citizens in a municipality to vote to require that a financial audit of the local school district take place.

TL;DR: Would have allowed town voters to mandate a financial audit of their school district. The bill was killed, though the concept of citizen-initiated audits supports fiscal transparency.

Relative to the display of flags in schools and compliance with the federal flag code.

TL;DR: Would have required schools to comply with federal flag code for flag displays. The bill was killed, as most schools already follow standard flag display protocols voluntarily.

Limiting the authority of a municipality, county, or school district to issue bonds.

TL;DR: Would have restricted the ability of municipalities, counties, and school districts to issue bonds for capital projects. Killed overwhelmingly 234-112, as it would have hampered communities' ability to fund schools, roads, and infrastructure.

Relative to parent-taught driver education as an alternative to traditional driver education programs.

TL;DR: Would have allowed parents to teach driver education instead of requiring certified programs. Killed 178-155 due to safety concerns, as professional driver education has been shown to reduce teen crash rates.

Relative to student school board members.

TL;DR: Would have addressed the role of student representatives on school boards, potentially giving students a formal voice in education governance decisions that directly affect them. Killed via ITL voice vote.

Requiring scholarship organizations to provide written notice to parents explaining the parents' requirement to provide written notice upon termination of a home education program.

TL;DR: Would have required Education Freedom Account scholarship organizations to notify parents about their obligations when ending homeschool programs. Killed via ITL voice vote. A transparency measure for the EFA program.

Relative to health education and requiring pupils to view certain videos demonstrating gestational development of the heart, brain, and other vital organs.

TL;DR: Would have required students to watch specific videos about fetal organ development as part of health education. Killed via ITL. This mandates ideologically-driven content in the curriculum under the guise of health education.

Requiring schools to provide a minimum amount of time for recess per day.

TL;DR: Would have required schools to provide minimum daily recess time for students. Killed via ITL voice vote. Research consistently shows recess improves academic performance, physical health, and social development in children.

Allowing municipalities to hold a vote to prevent their residents from receiving education freedom account vouchers.

TL;DR: Would have allowed towns to vote on opting out of the Education Freedom Account voucher program, giving local communities control over whether public education funds flow to private schools. Killed via ITL voice vote.

Clarifying the definition of home education.

TL;DR: Would have clarified the legal definition of home education in New Hampshire. Killed via Inexpedient to Legislate, suggesting the current definition was deemed adequate.

Requiring a logic and critical thinking course within the state high school education curriculum.

TL;DR: Would have required logic and critical thinking courses in New Hampshire high school curricula. Killed via Inexpedient to Legislate, likely due to concerns about state mandates on local curricula and implementation costs.

Requiring the department of education to collect and publish data regarding the costs associated with providing special education services to students of public, charter, private, trade, and other K-12 schools or academies.

TL;DR: Would have required the Department of Education to collect and publish comprehensive data on special education costs across all types of schools. Referred for interim study. Special education spending is one of the fastest-growing school costs.

Modifying the state average expenditure per pupil relative to students in special education.

TL;DR: Would have modified how the state calculates per-pupil spending for special education students, likely increasing the state's share of special education funding. Killed on a party-line division vote (184-157).

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.

TL;DR: Would have banned Chinese nationals from graduate programs, research, and employment at NH public universities. Killed on a division vote (157-173). This discriminatory proposal would have harmed UNH's academic programs and violated equal protection principles.

Establishing a committee to study methods for increasing revenues to enable additional spending on education.

TL;DR: Would have created a study committee to explore new revenue sources for increased education spending. Referred for interim study. NH school funding has long been a contentious issue with heavy reliance on property taxes.

Allowing the commissioner of the department of education to withhold funds from public schools if such schools are not providing special education services in compliance with state law.

TL;DR: Would have given the Education Commissioner power to withhold funding from schools not complying with special education law. Killed via Inexpedient to Legislate. While aimed at compliance, withholding funds from already struggling schools could harm the students it's meant to protect.

Relative to the collection of certain health care program premiums; funding for the university system of New Hampshire; and raising the tobacco tax.

TL;DR: An omnibus bill that would have raised the tobacco tax to fund university system improvements and healthcare program premium collections. Killed on a party-line vote (200-157). Combined multiple policy goals into one bill.

Requiring the secretary of state to create a voter education program that includes information on recent changes to voting laws.

TL;DR: Requires the Secretary of State to create a voter education program informing residents about recent changes to voting laws. Currently in Senate committee. This ensures voters aren't surprised by new requirements at the polls.

Requiring suitable public facilities such as schools and town halls be made available as polling places upon request by local election officials.

TL;DR: Requires schools and town halls to be made available as polling places when local election officials request them. Currently in Senate committee. Ensures accessible, centrally located polling places are available for all communities.

Requiring charter schools to have uniform and transparent billing costs and practices for special education services.

TL;DR: Would require charter schools to adopt uniform and transparent billing for special education services. Currently, charter schools may bill sending districts inconsistently for special education, making it hard to track how public funds are spent.

Requiring schools to provide excused absences for certain religious instruction, defining released time courses, and permitting schools to adopt policies and provide credit for released time courses.

TL;DR: Would require schools to grant excused absences for religious instruction and allow academic credit for released-time religious courses. Raises church-state separation concerns by potentially crediting religious education within public school systems.

Modifying the requirements of suicide prevention education policies in schools.

TL;DR: Modifies requirements for suicide prevention education policies in NH schools. With youth suicide being a leading cause of death among young people, updating these requirements could improve how schools identify and respond to at-risk students.

Permitting towns to unilaterally withdraw from a cooperative school district.

TL;DR: Would allow individual towns to unilaterally withdraw from cooperative school districts without the approval of other member towns. This could destabilize regional school systems and leave remaining towns with disproportionate financial burdens.

Adding a definition for rules relative to innovation schools.

TL;DR: Would add a definition of 'rules' as it applies to innovation schools in NH. This is a technical legislative clarification aimed at providing clearer regulatory guidance for the innovation school framework.

Establishing a teacher bill of rights.

TL;DR: Would establish a 'teacher bill of rights' codifying specific protections and rights for NH educators. Amid a severe teacher shortage, this could help attract and retain teachers by ensuring workplace protections and professional respect.

Relative to prohibiting state Medicaid payments to facilities that discriminate against employees, students, or trainees for exercising lawful medical or religious vaccine exemptions.

TL;DR: Would cut state Medicaid payments to healthcare facilities that require employee vaccinations without honoring medical or religious exemptions. This could threaten Medicaid funding for hospitals and nursing homes, potentially reducing care for vulnerable patients.

Requiring schools to present line-item expenses as part of the school budget process.

TL;DR: Would require schools to present detailed line-item expenses during the budget process, giving taxpayers more granular information about how education dollars are spent. Increases transparency and public accountability in school spending.

Expanding the circumstances where the restraint is permitted in schools and treatment facilities and modifying the definition of seclusion.

TL;DR: Would expand when physical restraint can be used on children in schools and treatment facilities, and modify the definition of seclusion. Current restrictions on restraint and seclusion exist to protect children from harm and trauma.

Adding a non-voting student member to the state board of education.

TL;DR: Would add a non-voting student member to the NH State Board of Education, giving students a voice in education policy decisions that directly affect them. Many states include student representatives on their education boards.

Relative to charter conversion schools.

TL;DR: Addresses charter conversion schools, which are existing public schools that convert to charter school status. This could affect governance, funding, and accountability for schools that choose to convert.

Authorizing the state to issue bonds to fund public school expenses.

TL;DR: Would authorize state bond issuance to fund public school expenses, providing a dedicated funding mechanism for school infrastructure and operations. Killed via Inexpedient to Legislate vote.

Relative to the academic accountability of education freedom accounts.

TL;DR: Would require academic accountability measures for Education Freedom Account recipients, ensuring public funds used for private schooling produce measurable educational outcomes. Killed on a party-line ITL vote 194-166.

Relative to the creation of an educational opportunities information system.

TL;DR: Would create a statewide information system to catalog educational opportunities available to NH students and families. Killed via Inexpedient to Legislate voice vote.

Requiring higher educational institutions to report the reception of foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the department of education and the general court.

TL;DR: Would require NH colleges and universities to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to state authorities, increasing transparency around foreign influence in higher education. Referred for interim study.

Relative to prohibiting the use of personal identity ideology in public school instruction and policies.

TL;DR: Would ban the teaching of 'personal identity ideology' in NH public schools, restricting what educators can discuss about gender identity and related topics. Killed via ITL voice vote.

Relative to child support obligations during postsecondary education.

TL;DR: Would modify child support obligations when children are attending postsecondary education, potentially extending or adjusting support during college years. Killed via ITL voice vote.

Modifying the statewide education property tax.

TL;DR: Would modify the statewide education property tax (SWEPT), which is NH's primary mechanism for funding public education across the state. Referred for interim study.

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.

TL;DR: Would create a state grant program to help individuals with developmental disabilities access post-secondary education, expanding opportunity for a vulnerable population. Killed ITL 187-157.

Relative to statewide education property taxes.

TL;DR: Would modify the statewide education property tax system, potentially addressing inequities in how education is funded across NH municipalities. Referred for interim study.

Rendering a recipient of an education tax credit scholarship ineligible to receive education freedom account funds in the same program year.

TL;DR: Would prevent students from receiving both education tax credit scholarships and Education Freedom Account funds in the same year, addressing double-dipping from public education funding. Killed ITL 191-157.

Relative to the list of revoked or suspended educator licenses maintained by the department of education.

TL;DR: Would improve the Department of Education's tracking and publication of revoked or suspended educator licenses, enhancing student safety transparency. Killed via ITL voice vote.

Relative to review of education freedom account service providers.

TL;DR: Would have established a review process for providers who receive Education Freedom Account funds to ensure quality and accountability. Killed by the House via voice vote.

Relative to the cost of an opportunity for an adequate education.

TL;DR: Would have revised how NH calculates the cost of providing an adequate education, a central issue in the state's longstanding Claremont school funding cases. Killed on a 192-157 party-line vote.

Modifying the definition of persistently dangerous schools.

TL;DR: Would have changed the criteria for designating a school as 'persistently dangerous,' which triggers mandatory transfer options for students. Killed via voice vote.

Requiring firearm safety education in all public schools.

TL;DR: Would have mandated firearm safety education in all NH public schools. Killed via voice vote. In a state with high gun ownership, proponents argued safety education saves lives.

Adding students with a parent or guardian on active military duty to the education freedom accounts priority guidelines.

TL;DR: Gives priority access to Education Freedom Accounts for children of active-duty military personnel. Passed the House and is in Senate committee, recognizing the unique educational challenges military families face with frequent relocations.

Relative to the formula for distribution of aid to school districts.

TL;DR: Would have revised the state aid distribution formula to direct more resources to school districts based on need. Killed via voice vote.

Relative to the input-based accountability system requirements and enforcement.

TL;DR: Modifies how NH enforces its input-based education accountability system, which measures whether schools provide required resources and programs. Currently in Senate Education committee.

Requesting the opinion of the justices clarifying the scope of the state's constitutional obligations concerning education.

TL;DR: Would have asked the NH Supreme Court to clarify the state's constitutional obligations regarding education funding, revisiting the scope of the Claremont decisions. Killed via voice vote.

Recognizing the Manchester school district's community partners.

TL;DR: Would have recognized organizations partnering with Manchester schools to support students. Killed via voice vote, despite being a simple recognition resolution.

Relative to establishing an alternative driver education program.

TL;DR: Would have created an alternative pathway for driver education beyond traditional classroom courses. Referred to interim study for further examination.

Relative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide meals to students during school hours, reimbursing schools for meals provided to students at no cost, and making an appropriation therefor.

TL;DR: Would have required school districts to provide meals to students at no cost during school hours, with state reimbursement. Killed by a close 183-161 ITL vote. Would have ensured no NH child goes hungry at school regardless of family income.

Requiring local school boards and public libraries to adopt curation policies.

TL;DR: Would have required school boards and public libraries to adopt formal curation policies for their collections. Aimed to establish transparent standards for material selection and review processes.

Relative to biological sex in student athletics.

TL;DR: Would restrict student athletic participation based on biological sex. This controversial measure targets transgender students' ability to participate in school sports consistent with their gender identity.

Requiring all schools to start the school year after Labor Day.

TL;DR: Would require all NH schools to begin the school year after Labor Day. Primarily benefits the tourism industry by extending the summer season, but limits local school boards' scheduling flexibility.

Making an appropriation to the city of Nashua for the purpose of purchasing the former Daniel Webster College property.

TL;DR: Would have appropriated state funds for Nashua to purchase the former Daniel Webster College property. Killed in the Senate. The property could have been repurposed for community use, education, or economic development.

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