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NH SB430

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Lang

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all New Hampshire credentialed educators to respond completely and honestly to written parental inquiries about their child within 10 business days

  • Allows educators to withhold specific information only if disclosure would put the student at imminent risk of physical harm, abuse, or neglect, in which case they must file a report with the Department of Health and Human Services within 48 hours

  • Directs the State Board of Education to adopt rules amending the code of ethics and code of conduct for educators by June 30, 2027

  • Makes violations subject to investigation under the code of conduct for New Hampshire educators, potentially affecting the educator's credentials

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027, and is titled the "Honesty and Transparency in Education Act"

Legislative Description

Relative to mandatory disclosure by school district employees to parents and legal guardians.

Last Action

Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration House Journal 5

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Policy and Administration2/26/2026
Education11/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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