HB129 Relative to the definition of the term "evidence-based" within public education.
Relative to the definition of the term "evidence-based" within public education.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact.
Your Community
Redefining evidence-based standards could limit effective teaching methods or exclude proven educational approaches.
Your Freedom
Could restrict teachers' professional judgment about appropriate educational methods.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 70
Sponsor
Mike Belcher (R)
The Short Version
Would redefine 'evidence-based' in public education law, potentially narrowing which teaching methods and curricula qualify. Killed in committee.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Those wanting to narrow the definition of acceptable educational practices
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Teachers and schools relying on broadly accepted evidence-based methods
- ▼ Students who benefit from diverse educational approaches
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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