SB531 Establishing a task force to study the feasibility of the creation of cosmetology related programming in Coos County and requiring the reporting of student meal debt by school districts and public chartered schools to the department of education.
Establishing a task force to study the feasibility of the creation of cosmetology related programming in Coos County and requiring the reporting of student meal debt by school districts and public chartered schools to the department of education.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Local cosmetology training would save Coos County residents the travel and relocation costs of attending programs elsewhere in the state.
Your Community
Addresses a workforce development gap in NH's most rural county, potentially keeping young people in the area and serving an underserved community's vocational training needs.
Your Freedom
Expands educational and career options for Coos County residents who currently lack local access to cosmetology training.
Status
II. Remainder Effective 07/02/2026
Sponsor
David Watters (D)
The Short Version
Creates a task force to study bringing cosmetology training programs to Coos County, NH's most rural and economically disadvantaged county. Currently residents must travel long distances for cosmetology education.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Coos County residents seeking cosmetology careers
- ▲ North Country communities needing workforce development
- ▲ Local businesses needing cosmetology services
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State budget for task force operations
- ▼ Existing cosmetology schools that may face new competition
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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