Submit Testimony Supporting HB 1804 - School Administrator Accountability

Bill Number HB 1804

Committee Education Policy and Administration

Position SUPPORT

Hearing Date February 23, 2026

Deadline: February 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Current Testimony Submitted

223

Support

368

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Neutral

Why HB 1804 Matters

HB 1804 would consolidate school administrative units and make chief school administrator positions elected rather than appointed. This critical reform would bring much-needed accountability and transparency to New Hampshire's education system by putting these important decisions directly in the hands of voters.

Why Your Voice Matters

For too long, unelected bureaucrats have made decisions affecting our children's education without direct accountability to parents and taxpayers. This bill would change that by:

Making school administrators directly answerable to voters
Increasing transparency in education administration
Consolidating administrative units for better efficiency
Giving parents and communities a direct voice in who runs their schools

Hearing Details

Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Granite Place, 1 Granite Place, Concord NH, Room 232
Committee: Education Policy and Administration

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Honorable Committee Members,

I am writing in strong support of HB 1804, which would consolidate school administrative units and make chief school administrator positions elected rather than appointed.

Key reasons for my support:

• Accountability: Elected administrators would be directly answerable to the voters and parents they serve, creating real accountability in our education system.

• Transparency: The election process would bring transparency to these critical positions, allowing communities to evaluate candidates' qualifications and educational philosophies.

• Local Control: This reform would restore local democratic control over education administration, ensuring that community values and priorities are reflected in school leadership.

• Efficiency: Consolidating administrative units would reduce bureaucratic redundancy and ensure taxpayer dollars are focused on educating students rather than supporting excessive administrative layers.

• Parental Voice: Parents and taxpayers would have a direct say in who leads their schools, rather than leaving these decisions to appointed boards and bureaucrats.

New Hampshire has always believed in local control and democratic accountability. HB 1804 would extend these principles to our education system, ensuring that those who make critical decisions about our children's futures are answerable to the communities they serve.

I urge the committee to pass HB 1804 and restore democratic accountability to New Hampshire's schools.

Respectfully,

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