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HB 1808 · 2026 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee

New education department data analyst position

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establishing the position of academic research and improvement performance data analyst in the department of education and making an appropriation therefor.

Establishes the position of academic research and improvement performance data analyst within the department of education and makes an appropriation for the position.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the Senate · April 9, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes the position of academic research and improvement performance data analyst in the department of education and makes an appropriation therefor.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Rick LaddRPrimeChair· Education Funding
  • Rep. Hope DamonDDeputy Ranking Member· Education Funding
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRVice Chair· Education Finance

Also: Rep. Daniel Popovici-MullerR, Rep. Raymond PeeplesR, Rep. Jim KofaltR

Public testimony

7 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

57% support43% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Testimony Against HB 1808: Ethical and Equity Concerns I strongly oppose HB 1808, which proposes the establishment of a new data analyst position within the New Hampshire Department of Education under the guise of improving academic research.…”
— Georgina Lambert, Belmontopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-1410:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing
  • 2026-03-039:15 amSenate EducationSL Map RoomPublic hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 37
  2. Jan 14, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 232
  3. Jan 14, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 232
  4. Jan 29, 2026House: Ought to Pass 01/29/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 6 P. 13
  5. Feb 12, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 26
  6. Feb 12, 2026HouseReferred to Finance 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 26
  7. Feb 12, 2026HouseReferral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 62
  8. Feb 5, 2026SenIntroduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 4
  9. Mar 3, 2026SenHearing: 03/03/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 09:30 am; SC 8
  10. Mar 12, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9
  11. Mar 12, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
  12. Apr 9, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 13
  13. Apr 9, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
  14. Apr 9, 2026SenSen. Gray Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
  15. Apr 9, 2026SenPending Motion OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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