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House rejects committee report on universal open enrollment after extended debate over access, funding and local control
Summary
Senate Bill 101, which would authorize universal open enrollment across New Hampshire public schools, drew lengthy floor debate on transportation, special-education costs and local-warrant-article opt-outs before the House rejected the committee report in a roll-call vote.
Representative Balboni (speaking against the majority amendment) and other supporters framed SB 101 as expanding parental choice and removing geography as a barrier to education, describing the measure as creating pathways for students who need different programs or safer environments.
Opponents, including Representative Hall…
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