NH HB1358

Establishes a commission to study the feasibility and impact of transitioning all New Hampshire public schools to operate as public charter schools, examining whether this could reduce property tax burdens and increase funding efficiency

Changes the process for converting an existing public school to a charter school by allowing either a school board vote or a majority vote at the biennial state general election, eliminating the current requirement for both a school board vote and a 2/3 majority at an annual meeting

Commission membership includes 3 House members, 3 Senate members, the Commissioner of Education (or designee), one charter school representative, and one traditional public school representative

Commission must examine funding models to reduce property tax reliance, assess impacts on student achievement and teacher retention, consider governance flexibility, and identify any statutory or constitutional changes needed

Commission report with findings and legislative recommendations due by January 1, 2027, with the commission itself repealed on that date