HB1573 Permitting excused absences for students participating in civic engagement or attending a career or technical education event.
Permitting excused absences for students participating in civic engagement or attending a career or technical education event.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No financial impact on families; removes attendance penalties for valuable extracurricular activities.
Your Community
Encourages youth civic participation and career exploration, building an engaged citizenry and prepared workforce.
Your Freedom
Protects students' ability to participate in democracy and career exploration without being penalized by attendance policies.
Status
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1244s and 2026-1729s (Rep. Noble): Motion Adopted DV 186-160 05/21/2026 House Journal 14
Voted Yes
0 R
Voted No
0 R
Sponsor
James Thibault (R)
The Short Version
Allows students to have excused absences for civic engagement activities (like attending town meetings or legislative hearings) or career and technical education events. Currently in Senate Education committee.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Students interested in civic engagement and careers
- ▲ Parents who want their children civically active
- ▲ NH democracy through youth participation
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Schools that must track and manage a new category of excused absences
Roll Call Detail (1 vote)
Every recorded floor vote on this bill, with each legislator's individual vote. Click a name to see that rep's full record.
YES = Adopt this amendment. NO = Reject this amendment.
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Voted Yea (14)
Voted Nay (8)
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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