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NH HB751

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark McLean

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 5-member legislative committee (4 House, 1 Senate) to study licensure of outpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities, with a report due by November 1, 2026

  • Allows parents to enroll their children in any public school in New Hampshire, not just their assigned district school, with receiving districts required to post capacity and vacancy information monthly

  • Requires school districts to establish open enrollment policies and limits denial of transfer applications to cases involving expulsion, significant disciplinary history, chronic absenteeism, or lack of capacity

  • Sets tuition for inter-district transfers at 80-100% of the sending district's average per-pupil cost, with parents paying the difference if the receiving district costs more

  • Creates exemptions from parental consent requirements for student recordings made during required assessments or school-sponsored events open to the general public

Legislative Description

Establishing a committee to study licensure of outpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities, authorizing parents to enroll their children in any public school in the state, and creating a limited exemption from parental consent required for certain recordings under the parental bill of rights.

Last Action

Speaker Appoints: Reps. Noble, Peternel, Erf, Balboni 02/18/2026 House Journal 4

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Executive Departments and Administration1/15/2026
Finance3/6/2025
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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