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NH SB434
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Lang
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AI Summary
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Requires all local school boards to adopt and publicly post a complaint procedure by November 1, 2027 for parents to challenge materials they consider harmful to minors, age-inappropriate, or otherwise offensive in schools
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Defines "material" broadly to include books, magazines, videos, web content, live performances, pictures, and any content provided by school districts, employees, volunteers, guests, or speakers
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Establishes a multi-step review process: written complaint to principal, investigation within 10 school days, determination within 25 school days, and written response within 5 calendar days explaining whether material will remain, be removed, restricted, or modified
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Creates an appeal process allowing parents to bring unresolved complaints to the school board, which must hear the appeal at a regular meeting and issue a signed written decision within 30 calendar days
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Designates all decisions and related communications as public records under RSA 91-A
Legislative Description
Relative to regulation of public school materials.
Last Action
Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration House Journal 5
2/26/2026