HB 1558-FN (2020): relative to discipline of students, addressing students' behavioral needs, and making an appropriation therefor; kindergarten funding; violence in schools; policies for students with head injuries; child sexual abuse prevention education and training; authorizing the issuance of bonds or notes by a municipality; adding the chancellor of the university system of New Hampshire to the department of business and economic affairs council of partner agencies; change of school or assignment due to manifest educational hardship; school board expenditure of year-end fund balances; a children's system of care; student wellness; and criminal background checks for bus drivers.

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HB 1558-FN (2020)

relative to discipline of students, addressing students' behavioral needs, and making an appropriation therefor; kindergarten funding; violence in schools; policies for students with head injuries; child sexual abuse prevention education and training; authorizing the issuance of bonds or notes by a municipality; adding the chancellor of the university system of New Hampshire to the department of business and economic affairs council of partner agencies; change of school or assignment due to manifest educational hardship; school board expenditure of year-end fund balances; a children's system of care; student wellness; and criminal background checks for bus drivers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education and Workforce Development
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 38

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 26, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Education and Workforce Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 10, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1447s). The committee's amendment (2020-1447s) was adopted on a voice vote on June 16, 2020, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2020-1511s), offered by Sen. Kahn, was adopted on a voice vote on June 16, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On June 16, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 30, 2020 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment” on a roll call 201–129, on a motion by Rep. Myler. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2020-1619e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on July 16, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2020-1619e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 29, 2020, making it Chapter 38 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2020, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 26, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • June 10, 2020, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education and Workforce Development

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2020-1447s and 2020-1511s — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 2020, House: Concur — yeas 201, nays 129, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Education
  • February 12, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/12/2020 02:45 pm LOB 207
  • February 26, 2020: Executive Session: 02/26/2020 10:00 am LOB 207
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/11/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/11/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Introduced 03/12/2020 and Referred to Education and Workforce Development
  • June 5, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/10/2020, 01:05 pm, on proposed amendment #2020-1384s
  • June 5, 2020: Committee members will receive secure Zoom invitations via email
  • June 5, 2020: Members of the public may attend using the following links:
  • June 5, 2020: 1. To sign-in and/or speak in support or opposition, please register in advance by using this link: https://www.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DxJlsaqKRR6W0xV8gOxVTQ
  • June 5, 2020: 2. To submit your testimony to the committee, please send all documents via email to [email protected]
  • June 5, 2020: 3. To listen via telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 1-301-715-8592, or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-929-205-6099, or 1-253-215-8782, or 1-346-248-7799, or 1-669-900-6833
  • June 5, 2020: 4. Or iPhone one-tap: 13126266799,,94381869248# or 19292056099,,94381869248#
  • June 5, 2020: 5. Webinar ID: 943 8186 9248
  • June 5, 2020: 6. To view/listen to this hearing on YouTube, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdtrjRnQdmg-2MPMiWrA
  • June 5, 2020: The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: [email protected] or call (603-271-3043)
  • June 10, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/10/2020, 01:00 pm
  • June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1447s , 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1447s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Sen. Kahn Floor Amendment #2020-1511s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2020-1447s and 2020-1511s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/16/2020
  • June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Myler): MA RC 201-129 06/30/2020
  • June 30, 2020: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2020-1619e : AA VV 06/30/2020
  • June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
  • July 10, 2020: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2020-1619e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/29/2020)
  • July 16, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020)
  • July 29, 2020: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/29/2020; Chapter 38; I. RSA 193:13/ I-X as inserted by Sec. 1 Eff: 07/01/2021 II. Sec. 3-5 & 8-10 Eff: 07/01/2020 III.Sec 6 & 7 Eff: 06/30/2020 IV. Sec. 17 and 31-36 Eff: 01/01/2021 V. Sec. 11-16 and 18-30 Eff: 09/27/2020 VI. Rem. Eff: 07/29/2020

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1328 (2020): relative to a change of school or assignment due to manifest educational hardship.
  • SB 711-FN-LOCAL (2020): relative to child sexual abuse prevention education and training.
  • SB 665 (2020): relative to a children's system of care and student wellness.
  • SB 584 (2020): relative to policies for students with head injuries.
  • SB 661-FN (2020): relative to economic revitalization zone tax credits and the New Hampshire college graduate retention incentive partnership (NH GRIP).
  • SB 760-FN (2020): relative to criminal background checks for school bus drivers.

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