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House panel bill moves forward to finance after debate over schools sheltering undocumented people
Summary
House approved a committee report on HB 71, which would bar use of public school facilities to shelter undocumented people; supporters said it protects school operations, opponents warned it could jeopardize federal funding and local control.
The New Hampshire House considered House Bill 71, which would prohibit the use of public elementary, secondary and higher education facilities to provide shelter to people not admitted to the United States. After sustained debate, the House adopted the committee report and referred HB 71 to the Finance Committee.
Opponents, including Representative Balboni and other members of the House, warned the bill could conflict with federal guidance and risk federal funds. Representative…
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