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SB658 Authorizing the department of education to establish a safe and resilient schools advisory council.

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Authorizing the department of education to establish a safe and resilient schools advisory council.

Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?

6

Overall Impact Score

Mixed

Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)

5
💰

Your Wallet

Advisory council would have had minimal costs.

7
🏘️

Your Community

School safety is a critical concern; an advisory council could help develop comprehensive safety strategies.

5
⚖️

Your Freedom

Advisory body with no regulatory power over individuals.

Status

Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6

Sponsor

David Watters (D)

The Short Version

Would have created an advisory council on school safety and resilience within the Department of Education. Referred to interim study, delaying a proactive approach to school safety.

Who's Behind This Bill?

Who Benefits

  • Students
  • Parents
  • School staff
  • Communities concerned about school safety

Who Pays the Price

  • Minimal administrative costs

Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.

This bill was auto-scored using AI analysis of the bill text and legislative data. Scores may be refined as we review more bills.