New Hampshire House Bill HB1828

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 12/18/25
• Refer: 12/18/25
• Report Pass: 3/4/26
• Report DNP: 3/4/26
• Engrossed: 3/17/26
• Refer: 3/17/26
• Report Pass: 4/14/26
• Report Pass: 4/15/26
• Report Pass: 4/29/26

Caption

Requiring the department of education to establish an auditing process relative to teacher preparation programs at the post-secondary educational level.

Impact

The implementation of this bill will introduce a comprehensive auditing mechanism for teacher preparation programs, aimed at assessing and improving the quality of literacy instruction in New Hampshire. By requiring universities to demonstrate alignment with the science of reading, the law seeks to elevate educator training standards. However, the bill does not authorize any additional funding or positions to undertake these audits, which may strain existing resources and lead to challenges in implementation.

Summary

House Bill 1828 mandates the New Hampshire Department of Education to establish an auditing process for post-secondary educator preparation programs. Its primary objective is to ensure that these programs effectively deliver evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with the science of reading, including critical components such as phonics and comprehension. The bill is grounded in a structured approach to literacy education, emphasizing the necessity for educators to be well-prepared in teaching foundational reading skills.

Contention

One of the notable points of contention surrounding HB 1828 is the financial implications of establishing the auditing process without accompanying funding. Stakeholders, including educators and institutions involved in teacher preparation, may raise concerns regarding the feasibility of implementing the auditing requirements, especially given that the audit results must be published publicly. This transparency could either bolster public trust in educator preparation or lead to heightened scrutiny of educational programs often viewed as holding varying standards of effectiveness.