This bill proposes the addition of a non-voting student member to the state board of education, increasing the total number of members from 7 to 8. The new member must be actively enrolled in a career school, high school, community college, college, or university in New Hampshire, or participating in an education freedom account program or home education program. The term for this student member is set at two years or until they reach the age of 22, whichever comes first, and they are not allowed to serve more than one term. The bill also clarifies that being "professionally engaged in school work" does not include being a student.

In terms of amendments to existing law, the bill deletes the previous specification of 7 members and replaces it with 8, while also inserting definitions and conditions regarding the new student member's role. Additionally, it modifies the terms of office for the appointed members and specifies that the student member will have all rights of board members except for voting. The bill aims to enhance student representation on the board while maintaining the integrity and structure of the existing educational governance framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-N:10
HB1700 text: 21-N:10