Committee previews higher-education prison programs and weighs non‑voting student school-board membership

May 5, 2026

Using remaining time the House Education Committee previewed an upcoming session with the New England Board of Higher Education on prison higher-education initiatives and discussed proposals for student membership on school boards, concluding student voting members pose constitutional issues and recommending advisory/non‑voting options or an AOE review.

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After the S214 vote the committee used remaining time to preview upcoming informational items and to discuss student participation on school boards.

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