New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

New Hampshire Senate Bill SB531

Introduced
11/24/25  
Refer
11/24/25  
Report Pass
2/5/26  
Engrossed
2/26/26  
Refer
2/26/26  
Report Pass
5/6/26  

Caption

Establishing a task force to study the feasibility of the creation of cosmetology related programming in Coos County and requiring the reporting of student meal debt by school districts and public chartered schools to the department of education.

Impact

The proposed task force will consist of representatives from various educational and government entities, including the Department of Education and local community colleges. The bill outlines specific goals for the task force, including determining essential facilities for instructional purposes and identifying potential funding sources for program development. Furthermore, the report findings, expected by June 1, 2027, could lead to legislative recommendations to establish such a program by September 1, 2027.

Summary

Senate Bill 531-FN aims to establish a task force to explore the feasibility of creating cosmetology-related programming in Coos County, specifically focusing on the Berlin Regional Career & Technical Center and the New Hampshire community college system. The bill emphasizes the need for a comprehensive study to evaluate the requirements and potential for cosmetology education and employment in northern New Hampshire. This includes assessing staffing, space, funding needs, and collaboration opportunities among educational institutions.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding SB531 is the funding aspect. The bill does not allocate funding for the establishment of the task force to study the cosmetology program, creating questions around the feasibility of the study itself. Critics may argue that without dedicated financial resources, the task force's ability to conduct a thorough and effective study could be significantly hindered, leading to skepticism regarding the initiative's viability.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH SB206

Requiring school districts and chartered public schools to adopt policies establishing a cell phone-free education.

NH HB740

Requiring the department of education to maintain student records of chartered public school students.

NH HB653

Establishing a pilot program within the department of education to implement alternatives to restraint and seclusion of students.

NH HB397

Establishing a multi-agency task force chaired by the department of safety.

NH SB204

Relative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide meals to students during school hours, reimbursing schools for meals provided to students at no cost, and making an appropriation therefor.

NH SB57

Establishing a study committee to analyze reducing the number of school administrative units and establishing a commission to study the costs of special education.

NH HB143

Relative to the issuance of no trespass orders on municipal or school district property, the responsibility of local school districts to provide meals to students during school hours, and reimbursing schools for meals provided to students at no cost, and relative to expanding the crime of endangering the welfare of a child.

NH HB121

Establishing local school district special education parent advisory councils.

NH HB703

Relative to prohibiting school districts from denying meals to students with unpaid meal balances, and making an appropriation therefor.

NH HB730

Requiring school districts to educate and provide information to students regarding adoption during health education for grades 9 through 12, and in college in certain circumstances.

Similar Bills

MI HB5206

Occupations: cosmetologists; cut and color license option; provide for. Amends secs. 1201 & 1203a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1201 & 339.1203a) & adds sec. 1207a.

MI HB4908

Occupations: cosmetologists; shampoo services performed in a cosmetology establishment by certain cosmetology apprentices; allow. Amends sec. 1203a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1203a).

NJ S3503

Allows certain licensees of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling to teach in private schools of cosmetology and hairstyling.

SC H3483

Blow-dry styling services

CA SB1363

Barbering and cosmetology.

NJ S3501

Revises membership of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.

NJ A1653

Revises membership of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.

NJ A3391

Revises membership of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.