Senate Republicans fast-track universal open enrollment bill to House; could become law in weeks

By: Ethan DeWitt

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 1,254

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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New Hampshire Senate Republicans fast-tracked a bill to create universal open enrollment in New Hampshire public schools Thursday, using a parliamentary maneuver to send the bill to the House without needing a hearing in either chamber.

If signed into law, the legislation would allow New Hampshire residents to enroll students in any school district in the state, regardless of where they live.

The new legislation, added as a floor amendment to an unrelated House …

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