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HB 1791 · 2026 · House · Education Funding Committee

Grants for developmental disability higher education

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directing the department of education to establish a grant program at the post-secondary educational level for individuals with developmental disabilities, and making an appropriation therefor.

Establishes an inclusive higher education grant program awarding funds to public higher education institutions to expand programming and support for students with developmental disabilities, and appropriates funds for the program.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes the New Hampshire inclusive higher education program for students with developmental disabilities, the purpose of which is to award grants to public higher education institutions to increase programming and support for students with developmental disabilities. This bill also appropriates funds to the department of education for the program.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Wayne BurtonDPrime

Public testimony

11 signed in online · 4 wrote testimony

91% support9% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support this bill strongly! EFA's are out of control! Public funds are mostly being used for private education for students who never attended public schools. Funds are used for recreational purposes, and there is no accountability for their learning.…”
— Rose LaRochelle-Colby, Hampsteadsupports
“I support HB 1791. This bill expands access to post-secondary education for individuals with developmental disabilities and strengthens inclusive programs at New Hampshire’s public colleges.”
— Kathleen Malsbenden, Newmarketsupports
“This program and the funding of it, provides individuals with disabilities to opportunity to live a meaningful life in their community. Inclusive educational opportunities lead to inclusive employment opportunities, adding meaning and and personal value/worth.…”
— Michelle St. John, Hollissupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-229:30 amHouse Education FundingGP 158Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-02-0312:45 pmHouse Education FundingGP 232Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding HJ 1 P. 36
  2. Jan 22, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 158
  3. Feb 3, 2026House==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/03/2026 12:45 pm GP 232
  4. Feb 6, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/06/2026 12:45 pm GP 232
  5. Feb 6, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/06/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 7 P. 27
  6. Feb 11, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0449h (NT)
  7. Feb 19, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 187-157 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 44

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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