New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 D · 4 R cosponsors

SB 531 — establishing a task force to study the feasibility of the creation of cosmetology related programming in Coos County and requiring the reporting of student meal debt by school districts and public chartered schools to the department of education.

Last action — II. Remainder Effective 07/02/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 24, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 09, 2026.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

Creates a task force to study cosmetology programs and requires reporting of student meal debt in schools.

This bill establishes a task force to explore cosmetology programming in Coos County. Additionally, it mandates that school districts report student meal debt to the Department of Education.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families with children in school will have access to more accurate information about student meal debt.

Summary

(New Title) establishing a task force to study the feasibility of the creation of cosmetology related programming in Coos County and requiring the reporting of student meal debt by school districts and public chartered schools to the department of education.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

87 added · 110 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of Bill SB 531 includes the establishment of a task force to explore creating cosmetology programs in Coos County. It emphasizes the need for a representative from the Department of Education to lead the task force and includes someone from the community college system for added expertise. Additionally, the bill mandates that school districts report annual student meal debt, ensuring more transparency about this issue. These changes aim to enhance educational opportunities in cosmetology and address student meal debt in a more organized way.

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SB 531-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 7May2026...
CHAPTER 261 SB 531-FN - FINAL VERSION 7May2026...
1704h SESSION 26-2112 12/09 SENATE BILL 531-FN AN ACT establishing a task force to study the feasibility of the creation of cosmetology related programming in Coos County and requiring the reporting of student meal debt by school districts and public chartered schools to the department of education.
1704h SESSION 26-2112 12/09 SENATE BILL 531-FN AN ACT establishing a task force to study the feasibility of the creation of cosmetology-related programming in Coos County and requiring the reporting of student meal debt by school districts and public chartered schools to the department of education.
Establishes a task force to report on the feasibility of creating cosmetology related programming within Coos County.
Establishes a task force to report on the feasibility of creating cosmetology-related programming within Coos County.
SB 531-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 7May2026...
CHAPTER 261 SB 531-FN - FINAL VERSION 7May2026...
1704h 26-2112 12/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT establishing a task force to study the feasibility of the creation of cosmetology related programming in Coos County and requiring the reporting of student meal debt by school districts and public chartered schools to the department of education.
1704h 26-2112 12/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT establishing a task force to study the feasibility of the creation of cosmetology-related programming in Coos County and requiring the reporting of student meal debt by school districts and public chartered schools to the department of education.
1 New Section;
261:1 New Section;
(e) The director of the Berlin Regional Career & Technical Center.
(e) The director of the Berlin Regional Career and Technical Center.
The task force shall report on the feasibility of the creation of cosmetology-related programming in northern New Hampshire, such as the potential of establishing a cosmetology program jointly housed and staffed by White Mountain Community College and the Berlin Regional Career & Technical Center, including but not limited to:
The task force shall report on the feasibility of the creation of cosmetology-related programming in northern New Hampshire, such as the potential of establishing a cosmetology program jointly housed and staffed by White Mountain Community College and the Berlin Regional Career and Technical Center, including but not limited to:
(c) Co-location and joint staffing opportunities for a program with CCSNH and Berlin Career & Technical Center, dual and concurrent enrollment opportunities, and the feasibility of serving students from other high schools;
(c) Co-location and joint staffing opportunities for a program with CCSNH and Berlin Career and Technical Center, dual and concurrent enrollment opportunities, and the feasibility of serving students from other high schools;
The task force shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the governor, chancellor of CCSNH, commissioner of education, Berlin school board, SB 531-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - speaker of the house of representatives, president of the senate, the chairs of committees whose responsibilities include education and workforce training, and the state library, on or before June 1, 2027.
The task force shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the governor, chancellor of CCSNH, commissioner of education, Berlin school board, speaker of the house of representatives, president of the senate, the chairs of committees whose responsibilities include education and workforce training, and the state library, on or before June 1, 2027.
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CHAPTER 261 SB 531-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - V.
2 Designation of Regional Centers and Program.
261:2 Designation of Regional Centers and Program.
In instances where it is educationally and economically feasible to do so, the commissioner may designate individual career and technical education programs in other than the career and technical education centers as regional programs.This may include programs located on university system of New Hampshire and community college system of New Hampshire (CCSNH) campuses and programs jointly established by career and technical education centers and the university system of New Hampshire or CCSNH.
In instances where it is educationally and economically feasible to do so, the commissioner may designate individual career and technical education programs in other than the career and technical education centers as regional programs.
This may include programs located on university system of New Hampshire and community college system of New Hampshire (CCSNH) campuses and programs jointly established by career and technical education centers and the university system of New Hampshire or CCSNH.
3 Prospective Repeal.
261:3 Prospective Repeal.
4 Food and Nutrition Programs;
261:4 Food and Nutrition Programs;
Such non-meal items shall not SB 531-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 3 - be included in the aggregate student meal debt reported to the department of education;
Such non-meal items shall not be included in the aggregate student meal debt reported to the department of education;
5 Effective Date.
261:5 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2112 Revised 1/6/26 SB 531-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCED AN ACT establishing a task force to study the feasibility of the creation of cosmetology related programming in Coos County.
CHAPTER 261 SB 531-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 3 - Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
This bill does not provide funding.
I.
Estimated State Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Revenue Fund(s) None Expenditures* $0 Under $10,000 $0 $0 Funding Source(s) General Fund Appropriations* $0 $0 $0 $0 Funding Source(s) None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill METHODOLOGY:
Section 3 effective June 30, 2027 II.
This bill establishes a task force to report on the feasibility of creating a cosmetology program within the Berlin Regional Career & Technical Center and New Hampshire Community College System, and allows for the Department of Education to utilize Carl D.
Remainder effective July 2, 2026
Perkins Career and Technical Education Act funding to cover any costs associated with the study.
The Department states this would not be an allowable use of such funds.
The Department estimates its costs associated with supporting the task force would be under $10,000.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Education
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Action History

  1. II. Remainder Effective 07/02/2026

  2. I. Section 3 Effective 06/30/2027

  3. Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 261

  4. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  5. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  6. Sen. Ward Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  7. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1704h: MA DV 185-156 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 16

  8. Amendment # 2026-1762h: AF DV 152-188 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 16

  9. Amendment # 2026-1704h: AA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 16

  10. Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1762h (NT)

  11. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1704h (NT) 04/28/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 18 P. 11

  12. Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2026-1569h: 04/28/2026 10:30 am GP 232

  13. Executive Session: 04/28/2026 11:15 am GP 232

  14. ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/28/2026 10:30 am GP 232

  15. Full Committee Work Session: 04/07/2026 01:30 pm GP 232

  16. Public Hearing: 03/31/2026 11:00 am GP 232

  17. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Education Funding HJ 5 P. 124

  18. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  19. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6

  20. Hearing: 01/20/2026, Map Room, SL, 09:45 am; SC 46

  21. ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 01/13/2026, Map Room, SL, 09:30 am; SC 45

  22. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 1

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 531 do?
(New Title) establishing a task force to study the feasibility of the creation of cosmetology related programming in Coos County and requiring the reporting of student meal debt by school districts and public chartered schools to the department of education.
Who sponsors SB 531?
SB 531 is sponsored by David Rochefort (Republican), Lori E Korzen, Howard Pearl (Republican), Suzanne Prentiss (Democrat), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Kevin Avard (Republican), Patricia Cornell (Democrat), David Watters (Democrat), and Sharon Carson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 531?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 24, 2025. Enacted.
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