HB1267

Prohibiting school district attorneys and non-school personnel from questioning students without their parent or guardian present.

Vetoed·6/1/26

HB1267 would require parental presence during questioning of students by non-school personnel.

HB1267 mandates that school boards and trustees create policies prohibiting non-school personnel from questioning students without parental presence. This includes attorneys, paralegals, and law enforcement unless it is part of a child welfare inquiry. Parents and guardians have the right to be present during questioning and can petition the court for relief if their rights are violated. The act takes effect January 1, 2027.

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Calendar

Mar 17

10:00 AM

Education Hearing

Jan 28

11:00 AM

Education Policy and Administration Public Hearing

History

Jun 1

House

Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026

May 18

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/14/2026); Senate Journal 13

May 18

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 House Journal 13