Daily Archives: March 14, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: NH House Passes Yet Another Bill to Disrupt Educator/Parent Relationship 

CONCORD, NH – Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 186-185 in support of HB 1312, which would expand the notification requirement for objectionable material beyond sex education to also include sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. This bill also unnecessarily puts educators between students and their families and creates a liability for educators as to how certain personal information should be handled. HB 1312 next goes to the New Hampshire Senate for further consideration.   Megan Tuttle, President of NEA-New Hampshire, provided the following statement after the vote:  “Every student deserves a safe space to learn and grow, […]

A sign reads "Support our Students" with a rainbow heart that says "LGBTQ" in the center.

PRESS RELEASE: “Students’ Freedom to Read Bill” Passes New Hampshire House! 

CONCORD, NH – Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives passed HB 1311, 194-180. The “Students’ Freedom to Read Bill” requires school boards to adopt transparent processes for addressing and resolving requests to remove materials while protecting the right of students to see themselves represented in their school libraries and media centers, regardless of gender identity, race, sexual orientation, or ability.   Megan Tuttle, President of NEA-New Hampshire, provided the following statement after the vote:  “Educators and parents know that magical moment when a student connects with a book. The “Students’ Freedom to Read Bill” will help ensure New Hampshire children […]

PRESS RELEASE: House Lawmakers Vote to Preserve “Banned Concepts” Law 

CONCORD, NH – Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to Indefinitely Postpone HB 1162, 192-183. This bill would have prohibited the state from enacting education laws that would bar public school employees from teaching the historical or current experiences of any group that is protected from discrimination and repealed the “banned concepts” law which has had a chilling effect on the delivery of honest and accurate education in our state.  Megan Tuttle, President of NEA-New Hampshire, provided the following statement after the vote:  “As a social studies teacher, I know how important it is for students to have […]

A photo of the New Hampshire State House dome.