2024-2025 Legislative Season
HB677 - Effective July 15, 2025 - Possession and use of epinephrine at recreation camps, schools, and institutions of higher education. Full Text
SB102 - Effective July 15, 2025
Passed into law, this bill directs the State Department of Education to develop and publish informational materials about type 1 diabetes on its website; and each school district shall make the informational materials from the [DOE]’s website known or otherwise accessible to the parents or guardians of the students enrolled in the school district, in a manner determined by the school district, including, but not limited to, through the district’s website or by other digital means. Full Text
HB763 - Effective 07/01/2025 - School emergency plans for sports related injuries
This bill further specifies requirements for emergency plans for sports related injuries and appropriates $1 to the division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services to aid in funding and distributing AEDs to schools, in order that they may comply with requirements for AEDs according to emergency plans for sports related injuries. The bill also establishes a dedicated fund administered by the division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services to assist schools in procuring AEDs. Full Text
HB208 – School Nurse Certification Standards
Originally aimed at easing hiring barriers by broadening allowable experience requirements, HB208 was amended by the House into a full repeal of school nurse certification. The Senate, following strong testimony from NHNA, re-referred the bill to committee, leaving certification requirements intact for now but signaling openness to thoughtful revisions.
HB358 - Exemption from immunization requirements on the basis of religious belief
Passed by House and Senate but Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025
This would have allowed a parent to write a statement instead of using the state form. Full Text
HB781 - Cell phones in schools Full Text
Required school districts to adopt policies establishing a cell phone-free education
Passed by House and Senate but Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025
HB324 - Prohibiting obscene or harmful sexual materials in schools.
This bill prohibited material that is obscene or harmful to minors in schools and creates a procedure for removal and cause of action. Full Text
Passed by House and Senate but Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025
HB446 – Parental Opt-In for Surveys
This bill would have required parents to opt-in for student participation in the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Although it passed both chambers, Governor Ayotte vetoed it, citing concerns about undermining critical data collection.
HB360 – Restrictions on School Health Services
This bill prohibits schools from performing diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, or prescribing drugs. It was retained in House Education.
HB386 – Nursing Agency Contracts
This bill sought to prohibit non-compete clauses in contracts between nursing agencies and health care entities, including schools. Those in support noted the harm to workforce mobility and potential cost savings for taxpayers. However, following opposition from staffing agencies, the bill was killed in the House.