SB 659 · 2026 · Senate · Education Finance Committee
Adequate education content standards
AI-generatedrelative to education financing.
Changes what substantive educational content satisfies the state's definition of an adequate education.AI-generated
Status
Died on the table in the Senate · March 26, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕Senate
- House
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill makes changes to what substantive educational content satisfies an adequate education.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Sen. Sharon CarsonRPrimePresident of the Senate
- Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
- Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
- Sen. Ruth WardRChair· Education
- Sen. James GrayRChair· Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- Sen. Daniel InnisRVice Chair· Education Finance
- Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
- Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
- Sen. Mark McConkeyRChair· Capital Budget
- Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
- Sen. David RochefortRChair· Health and Human Services
- Sen. Keith MurphyRChair· Education Finance
Also: Sen. Tim McGoughR
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2026-03-139:00 amSenate Education FinanceSH 103Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 29, 2026SenIntroduced 01/29/2026 and Referred to Education Finance; SJ 3
- Feb 12, 2026Sen==CANCELLED== Hearing: 02/12/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:45 am; SC 6
- Mar 13, 2026SenHearing: 03/13/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 9A
- Mar 26, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 11
- Mar 26, 2026SenSen. Murphy Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- Mar 26, 2026SenPending Motion Ought to Pass; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.