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HB 1453 · 2026 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee

Student school board member rules

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relative to student school board members.

Modifies the election procedure for high school students serving on school boards, expands their responsibilities, and establishes a penalty for interference with their election.AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This bill modifies the existing election procedure for high school students serving on school boards as well as expands such members' responsibilities. The bill also establishes a penalty for any school personnel causing interference with the election of high school students to the school board.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. James ThibaultRPrime
  • Rep. Juliet Harvey-BoliaRDeputy Majority Floor Leader
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration

Also: Rep. Melissa LitchfieldR, Rep. Jonah WheelerD

Public testimony

8 signed in online

75% support25% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-1110:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 21
  2. Feb 11, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/11/2026 10:20 am GP 232
  3. Feb 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2026 10:20 am GP 232
  4. Feb 18, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 9 P. 11
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 12

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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