SB 579 · 2026 · Senate · Education Committee
School transfers within districts
AI-generatedmodifying the language for intra-district public school transfers to include schools within school administrative units.
Extends parents' ability to transfer children to other schools within school administrative units and authorizes superintendent service providers to approve or disapprove transfers based on the student's best interests.AI-generated
Status
Referred to interim study (Senate) · February 9, 2026- ✓Introduced
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- Governor
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Analysis
This bill extends parents' ability to transfer their children to other schools to include students within school administrative units (SAUs). The bill also authorizes providers of superintendent services to approve or disapprove of school transfers depending on the best interests of the student.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
- Sen. Keith MurphyRChair· Education Finance
- Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
- Sen. Daniel InnisRVice Chair· Education Finance
- Rep. Kristin NobleRChair· Education Policy and Administration
- Rep. Lisa FreemanRAssistant Majority Whip
- Rep. Kimberly RiceRVice Chair· Children and Family Law
- Rep. Jeanine NotterRAssistant Majority Leader
Also: Rep. Daniel Popovici-MullerR
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2026-01-279:15 amSenate EducationSL Map RoomPublic hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 1
- Jan 27, 2026SenHearing: 01/27/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 09:30 am; SC 3
- Feb 19, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6
- Feb 19, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
Coverage
No reporting linked yet.
Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.