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NH CACR24

CA

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Granger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment adding Article 2-c to Part First of the New Hampshire Constitution, titled "Right of Parental Privacy in Education"

  • Establishes that all parents and legal guardians are "the primary educators of their children" and have the right to direct their children's education, which "shall not be violated"

  • Requires the amendment be submitted to voters at the November 2026 general election

  • Amendment would take effect if approved by two-thirds of voters casting ballots on the question, becoming effective upon the governor's proclamation

  • Currently, the New Hampshire Constitution contains no explicit right for parents and legal guardians to direct their children's education

Legislative Description

Relating to the right to educate children.Providing that parents and guardians have a right to direct the education of their children.

Last Action

Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0941h: Motion Failed Regular Calendar 181-156 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Policy and Administration12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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