Legislative Update

6/14/25: NEA-NH Legislative Update – Universal Vouchers Now Law of the Land

Universal Vouchers Now Law of the Land; 500 Applications in the First Day  On Tuesday, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed SB 295 into law, eliminating income caps for the state’s unaccountable private school voucher program. We know limitless vouchers will take millions of dollars out of public schools to subsidize private education for a few at the expense of nearly 90% of students who attend community public schools. SB 295 took effect immediately; on just the first day of New Hampshire’s new universal voucher system, 500 applications were filed—a number constituting more than 10% of current voucher recipients.     Despite […]

6/6/25: NEA-NH Legislative Update – Universal Vouchers and “Parental Bill of Rights” Head to Governor

House and Senate Pass Universal Voucher and Parental Bill of Rights Legislation  In what was a very disappointing day at the New Hampshire legislature, the two most consequential bills that passed and will be headed to the Governor’s desk soon are SB 295 one of the universal school voucher expansion bills, and HB 10 the so-called “Parental Bill of Rights.”  Now it will be up to the Governor as we urge her to veto these bills that are an attack on public education in New Hampshire. Join us by calling Governor Ayotte at 603-271-2121 and asking her to veto SB […]

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 […]