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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 19, 2026 | NH | HB 1792 | Prohibits the Instruction of Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ+ Issues in Schools | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (184 - 164) |
| Jan. 7, 2026 | NH | SB 33 | Restricts Learning Materials Authorized for Use by Students in Public School Districts | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (181 - 157) |
| June 5, 2025 | NH | HB 10 | Establishes a Parents' Bill of Rights Regarding their Child's Education and Prohibits Schools from Infringing on Such Rights Unless the Action is Narrowly Tailored to Address a Compelling State Interest | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (210 - 160) |
| May 22, 2025 | NH | SB 97 | Authorizes Intra-District Public School Open Enrollment for Students | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (199 - 165) |
| March 27, 2025 | NH | HB 361 | Prohibits Public Schools in the State from Requiring Students to Wear Masks in School | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (203 - 164) |
| March 27, 2025 | NH | HB 749 | Requires Schools to Teach About the "Nature and History" of Communism | Bill Passed - House (200 - 173) |
| March 26, 2025 | NH | HB 324 | Amends the Process for Banning Books in New Hampshire Schools by Creating a Procedure for Removal and Cause of Action | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (183 - 148) |
| Feb. 8, 2024 | NH | HB 1665 | Expands the Educational Freedom Account Voucher Program Eligibility | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (190 - 189) |
| April 6, 2023 | NH | HB 430 | Limits Eligibility to the Education Freedom Account Program | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (194 - 192) |
| April 8, 2021 | NH | CACR 3 | Authorizes Public Funds to be Used for Private Religious Schools | Amendment Rejected - House (197 - 175) |
| Feb. 26, 2021 | NH | HB 242 | Defines Adequate Education by Adding More Topics for Schools to Teach | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (198 - 149) |
| June 30, 2020 | NH | HB 1558 | Amends School Disciplinary Policies to Address Behavioral Needs | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (201 - 129) |
| March 12, 2020 | NH | HB 1285 | Prohibits Firearms on School Property | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (182 - 141) |
| March 12, 2020 | NH | HB 1251 | Prohibits Transgender Students from Playing on a Female Sports Team | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (184 - 131) |
| Feb. 20, 2020 | NH | HB 1454 | Authorizes Credit for Alternative Learning and Work Programs | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (202 - 142) |
| June 5, 2019 | NH | SB 263 | Prohibits Discrimination in Public Schools | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (211 - 141) |
| June 1, 2017 | NH | SB 8 | Authorizes Overpopulated Public Schools to Transfer Students Elsewhere | Bill Passed - House (210 - 147) |
| April 15, 2015 | NH | SB 101 | Prohibits the Requirement of Common Core Standards | Bill Passed - House (202 - 138) |
| March 26, 2014 | NH | HB 1508 | Prohibits Implementation of Common Core Educational Standards | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (201 - 138) |
| Feb. 20, 2013 | NH | HB 370 | Repeals the Education Tax Credit Program | Bill Passed - House (188 - 151) |
| March 7, 2012 | NH | HB 1146 | Requires Students to Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance | Bill Failed - House (155 - 170) |
| Nov. 30, 2011 | NH | CACR 14 | Constitutional Amendment Authorizing the Legislature to Set Standards for Public Education | Amendment Rejected - House (114 - 264) |
| May 18, 2011 | NH | SB 196 | Guidelines for Teacher Dismissal | Bill Passed - House (253 - 105) |