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Clear Rules, Fair Processes: Two New Laws under HB 1267 and HB 1184 Reshape School Governance in NH
September 13, 2026
New Hampshire lawmakers sent a clear message this year about the importance of fair, transparent school governance when they overwhelmingly overrode Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s vetoes of two education and governance related bills: HB 1267 regarding the secret questioning of students by non-school personnel and HB 1184 regarding no trespass orders on public properties. On August
Webinar: 2026 Education and Governance Legislative Updates
September 3, 2026
Several major New Hampshire education‑governance reforms were highlighted in the September 2 webinar, “2026 Education and Governance Legislative Updates,” hosted by SDGA President Eric Pauer. The session reviewed 30 newly enacted laws that strengthen transparency, budget discipline, and voter access across school districts. The reforms include HB 1300, which places a local school property tax
2026 SDGA Legislator Scorecards
August 26, 2026
The 2026 SDGA Legislator Scorecards for both the House and Senate have now been calculated and published. SDGA extends its appreciation to our representatives and senators for their consistent support of legislation that strengthens school district governance, promotes fiscal responsibility, and advances academic excellence for New Hampshire’s public schools and students. In total, 201 legislators
Union Leader Op-ed – Congress’ unkept promise is crushing NH taxpayers
August 14, 2026
August 14, 2026 For nearly 50 years, Congress has failed to honor one of the most important commitments it ever made to America’s children — and New Hampshire taxpayers are paying the price. When Congress passed the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975 — now the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) —
Webinar: 2026 Education and Governance Legislative Updates
August 11, 2026
Several major New Hampshire education‑governance reforms were recently signed into law, strengthening transparency, budget discipline, and voter access across school districts. The package includes HB 1300, which places a local school property‑tax cap question on the November ballot; HB 564, which adds structure and accountability to SAU budget development; HB 1807, which modernizes and improves
HB 1300: In November, Voters Can Bring Fiscal Discipline to School and SAU Spending, and Deliver Property Tax Relief
July 17, 2026
Great news arrived from Concord this week! On July 15, 2026, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed into law one of the most consequential pieces of legislation of the year: HB 1300, “establishing a school district local tax cap question for the state general elections of 2026 and 2028 and related limitations on central office administrative expenses
HB 1807 Brings Real Transparency to NH Taxpayers for School Spending
July 13, 2026
For years, taxpayers across New Hampshire have asked for one simple thing: clear, honest, accessible information about how their school districts spend public money. With Governor Kelly Ayotte’s signing of HB 1807 last week, that call has finally been answered.
Separate SAU Budget Is Law
June 20, 2026
Governor Ayotte signed HB 564 into law “relative to the adoption of school administrative unit budgets” HB 564 Prime Sponsor Chairman Vose and Co-Sponsors Rep. Andrus, Rep. Harvey-Bolia, Rep. Pauer, Rep. Sellers, Rep. Sheehan, Rep. Creighton, Sen. Avard, Sen. Ward Great news from Concord: Governor Kelly Ayotte has signed HB 564, relative to the adoption
By-Laws 2026
June 13, 2026
The By-Laws of the SDGA were most recently amended at the Annual General Meeting in June 2026. Full text is embedded here:
2026 AGM Eric Pauer Slides
June 13, 2026
Eric Pauer, SDGA President, presented these slides at the Annual General Meeting of the School District Governance Association on May 30, 2026. Member Content This content is for SDGANH members. If you are already a member, click the Log In button. If you would like to become a member, click the Join button to apply.