HB671 Establishing a kindergarten literacy readiness program.
Establishing a kindergarten literacy readiness program.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Early literacy investment reduces later costs for remedial education and special services.
Your Community
Children who start school ready to read are far more likely to succeed academically and economically.
Your Freedom
Voluntary readiness program with no freedom restrictions.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 72
Sponsor
Mark Pearson (R)
The Short Version
Would have created a program to help children arrive at kindergarten ready to learn to read. Early literacy readiness is one of the strongest predictors of long-term academic success.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Young children entering kindergarten
- ▲ Parents
- ▲ Schools that receive better-prepared students
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State funding for the program
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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