SB575 Establishing a study committee to study the issue of school bullying.
Establishing a study committee to study the issue of school bullying.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
A study committee has no direct financial impact. Future anti-bullying measures could require school investment but also reduce costly mental health interventions.
Your Community
Addressing bullying improves school climate and student wellbeing. Studying the issue can lead to evidence-based policies that protect children.
Your Freedom
A study committee does not directly affect freedoms. Future policies would need to balance student protection with expression and parental rights.
Status
Sen. Ward Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13
Sponsor
Donovan Fenton (D)
The Short Version
Creates a study committee to examine school bullying in NH. Bullying contributes to the youth mental health crisis, school avoidance, and in extreme cases, self-harm. A measured approach to understanding the problem.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Students who experience bullying
- ▲ Parents concerned about their children's safety at school
- ▲ Schools seeking evidence-based anti-bullying approaches
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Minimal costs for committee operations
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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