Executive Council tables $1.2 million for childcare program over DEI language

By: Maya Mitchell

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 478

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago


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The New Hampshire Executive Council tabled a $1.2 million extension of an existing contract to bolster the Granite Steps for Quality program and provide more professional development opportunities related to caring for children with special needs.

In Wednesday’s meeting, the Executive Council voted against providing additional funding to the Pyramid Model Consortium, a national resource center and nonprofit that developed models to promote social-emotional development and school readiness in children under age 5. The …

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