Ayotte says open enrollment bill is ‘not ready for prime time.’ Republicans still advanced it.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Republican state lawmakers pushed forward open enrollment legislation Thursday, preventing Democrats from defeating it by replacing two of the Democratic lawmakers on the negotiating committee hours before the deadline. But Gov. Kelly Ayotte has indicated she may not sign the bill if it reaches her.

House expected to slow down fast-tracked universal open enrollment effort

Friday, February 13, 2026

The House’s Republican leadership could slow down an attempt by the Senate to fast-track a universal open enrollment bill.

Confused by public school open enrollment? Here’s what’s happening at the state and local level

Friday, January 30, 2026

As state lawmakers race to pass a new law mandating open enrollment among public schools, local school district leaders are engaged in a counter-effort to adopt policies that block students from leaving the district under the state’s current open enrollment law.

Fear of open enrollment destabilizing budgets discussed by school board

Thursday, January 22, 2026

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2026, The Manchester Board of School Committee’s Education Legislation Committee discussed Senate Bill 101, a piece of legislation currently before the New Hampshire State Legislature that would allow parents to enroll their children in any school district in the state.