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HB 1571 · 2026 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee

Review of statewide academic standards

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(New Title) requiring the department of education to review statewide academic standards and curricula.

Requires the department of education to revise statewide academic standards and curricula decennially beginning in July 2027.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the Senate · May 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires the department of education to revise the statewide academic standards for the learning areas of English/language arts and reading, mathematics, and science and makes an appropriation for such purpose.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Kristin NobleRPrimeChair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Katy PeternelRVice Chair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Lisa FreemanRAssistant Majority Whip

Also: Rep. James ThibaultR, Rep. Lori KorzenR, Rep. Mike BelcherR

Public testimony

64 signed in online · 18 wrote testimony

77% support22% oppose2% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I , like most people, want our children to strive to be their best. I firmly believe that supporting this bill gives kids the best type of common sense education that encourages excellence. Please support this bill. Don’t let our kids down!”
— Susan Denopoulos, Strathamsupports
“Common core does not equal common sense. Having an 8 year old, she struggles with the learning styles taught. We now home school because what is put out for education is lacking in every way possible. Get rid of common core.…”
— Jaimie Adams, Rollinsfordsupports
“We need to go back to basics. My daughter is almost 21 ..can’t write cursive, no concept of money and no ability to do simple mathematics..get these kids ready for the real world without teachers infiltrating their political beliefs”
— michelle gannon, Hooksettsupports
“This would remove control from local school districts. No thank you. I am also hesitant to support ANY bill sponsored by someone who supports ANY form of segregation in schools.”
— Ashley dePreaux, Merrimackopposes
“The development process for educational standards should be developed by educators, not students or parents.…”
— Kelly Butler, Gilsumopposes
“I strongly oppose this bill that would give the state power over New Hampshire education. Based on the current direction "Freestaters" are taking education - this scares me.…”
— Sandra E Cannon, Atkinsonopposes
“Common core has ruined education for our children. It over complicates subject matter, math in particular, leading to confusion and frustration.…”
— Kelly Bell, Marlboroughneutral

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2910:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 230Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0910:00 amHouse Finance - Division IIGP 234Public hearing
  • 2026-03-1710:00 amHouse FinanceGP 230Public hearing
  • 2026-04-079:15 amSenate EducationSL Map RoomPublic hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 26
  2. Jan 29, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/29/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  3. Feb 4, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  4. Feb 4, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0412h 02/04/2026 (Vote 16-1; CC) HC 7 P. 30
  5. Feb 19, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0412h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 59
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0412h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 59
  7. Feb 19, 2026HouseReferred to Finance 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 59
  8. Mar 9, 2026HouseDivision II Work Session: 03/09/2026 10:00 am GP 234
  9. Mar 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  10. Mar 17, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0900h (NT) 03/17/2026 (Vote 25-0; RC)
  11. Mar 26, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0900h (NT): AA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 23
  12. Mar 26, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0900h: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 24
  13. Mar 26, 2026SenIntroduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 7
  14. Apr 7, 2026SenHearing: 04/07/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 09:25 am; SC 13
  15. Apr 23, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1519s, 04/23/2026, Vote 3-1; SC 15
  16. Apr 23, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1519s, AA, VV; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
  17. Apr 23, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1519s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
  18. May 7, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 17
  19. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  20. May 7, 2026SenSen. Gray Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  21. May 7, 2026SenPending Motion OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.