SB 588·NH·senate
requiring that all municipalities that are served by a school district vote on the closure of schools.
In CommitteeFiled Nov 25, 2025
Sponsor: Daniel Innis
Latest Action
Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
Feb 12, 2026
Summary
The bill mandates that any elementary or high school closure be approved by a majority vote of all registered voters living in every municipality served by the school district. School boards must hold a public meeting, give newspaper notice, and conduct a ballot vote after the meeting. The measure applies to both single‑district and cooperative school districts.
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