HB 1645 · 2026 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee
Innovation schools rule definitions
AI-generatedadding a definition for rules relative to innovation schools.
Adds a definition for rules relating to innovation schools and exempts student and school safety rules from waivers.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill adds a definition for rules relative to innovation schools. The bill also requires that rules and laws related to student or school safety under the chapter not be subject to waivers.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Rep. Melissa LitchfieldR
Public testimony
3 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony
33% support67% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“I stand before you to provide testimony regarding House Bill 1645, which seeks to clarify the waiver authority and operational rules for innovation schools.…”
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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-01-1210:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 29
- Jan 12, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/12/2026 11:20 am GP 232
- Feb 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2026 11:20 am GP 232
- Feb 18, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 9 P. 11
- Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 12
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.