Yearly Archives: 2025

5/31/25: NEA-NH Legislative Update – Big Week Ahead at the State House

As Legislative Session and School Year Come to an End, Lawmakers Poised to Vote on Slate of Bills that Impact Public Education  Next week it’s all about the House and Senate sessions taking place on Thursday, June 5. Lawmakers have an agenda ahead of them that could have a huge impact on public education. From universal vouchers to culture war issues to the state budget, there is no shortage of issues that will be addressed. For some of these issues (like vouchers), this could be your last chance to take action – so don’t delay!  HB 115 & SB 295 […]

5/23/25: NEA-NH Legislative Update – Five Anti-Public Education Bills Heading to Governor Ayotte

Week Re-Cap: So-Called “Parental Rights” Kicked to June 5; Senate Sends Subpoena and Youth Risk Behavior Survey Opt-In Bills to Governor  This week, the House special ordered SB 72, one of two versions of the so-called “parent bill of rights” to their next session day, which is scheduled for June 5. The Senate will be taking up the House version of that same legislative initiative, HB 10, on the same day.   In addition, this week the Senate passed two bills that are not only unnecessary but could set our profession and our students back; those bills will next go to […]

5/17/25: NEA-NH Legislative Update – Book Ban Bill Heading to the Governor

Re-Cap: Book Ban, Unlicensed Part-Time Teacher, and Educator Code of Conduct Expansion Bills Headed to the Governor  It was a disappointing week at the State House. The New Hampshire Senate passed several bills we believe will have a negative impact on public education. After an administrative process, the book ban, unlicensed part-time teacher, and Educator Code of Conduct expansion bills will next go to Governor Ayotte’s desk. While that process does not have a set timeline, once a bill reaches her desk, Ayotte will have the option to sign or veto it – or it becomes law without her signature […]

NH Senate Advances Book Ban Bill that Criminalizes Teachers and Librarians 

CONCORD, NH – Today, the New Hampshire Senate voted on party lines in support of HB 324, which would ban books in New Hampshire public schools and criminalize teachers, librarians, and even school board members. The state already has an objectionable materials law for public schools that allows any parent to opt their child out of any required coursework, curriculum, or material. But, if signed into law by Governor Ayotte, this bill would go far beyond parental opt-out by potentially imposing one parent’s objections on others.   Recent polling conducted by the University of New Hampshire shows a majority of Granite […]

5/9/25: NEA-NH Legislative Update

Re-Cap This Week  This was a tough week of policy votes at the State House – on the floor and in committees. Here is the rundown of the major takeaways:  SB 295 – Senate Universal Voucher Bill Passes First House Vote  On the floor, the House narrowly voted to pass the Senate’s universal voucher bill, SB 295, 188 – 176. All House Democrats and 13 Republicans voted against the bill. SB 295 was referred to the House Finance Committee for further review. If House Finance decides to make a recommendation on the bill this session, it will head to the House […]

Letter from President Tuttle: This Teacher Appreciation Week, Let’s Turn Appreciation into Action

Every day, teachers are nurturing and supporting our precious students in classrooms across New Hampshire. Teachers dedicate their careers and their lives to providing young Granite Staters with the tools they need to build bright futures and live out their dreams.   May 5 – 9 marks Teacher Appreciation Week nationwide; an important moment to ensure teachers in our lives know how much they mean to us and our communities. It’s important to show – and tell – our gratitude.   I am so grateful for every New Hampshire teacher. To those who taught me how to teach, to my colleagues in […]