HB1700

Adding a non-voting student member to the state board of education.

Introduced·12/12/25
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Adds a non-voting student member to the New Hampshire State Board of Education.

The bill amends the New Hampshire State Board of Education to include a non-voting student member. This student member must be between 14 and 22 years old and currently enrolled in a New Hampshire career school, high school, community college, college, or university, or enrolled in an education freedom account program or home education program. The student member's term lasts two years, from January 31 until the student turns 22 or the term expires. The student member will have all rights of board members except voting. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage.

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Calendar

Feb 18

10:00 AM

Education Policy and Administration Executive Session

Feb 11

10:00 AM

Education Policy and Administration Public Hearing

History

Mar 5

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 13

Feb 25

House

Executive Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 232

Feb 25

House

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-1; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 12