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SB 531 (2026)

Create task force to study Coos County cosmetology program, require records of student meal debt

This bill is still active.

Last updated 2026-06-13 9:38 pm
Summary:

Establishes a task force to evaluate the feasibility, funding, and logistics of creating a cosmetology program in Coos County, potentially housed jointly by White Mountain Community College and the Berlin Regional Career & Technical Center. The bill also extends programming on University of New Hampshire and community college campuses to qualify as career and technical education programs. 

The House amended the bill to also require schools to maintain accurate annual records of student meal debt and to submit such records to the Department of Education.

Bill Sponsor:
David H. Watters
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Status:
PASSED
Public Hearing Date:
04/28/2026 10:30 am
Public Hearing Location:
GP Room 232
House Voting Date:
05/07/2026
Senate Voting Date:
02/19/2026
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