Revision: Feb. 4, 2026, 10:18 a.m.
Rep. Peternel, Carr. 6
January 29, 2026
2026-0396h
12/05
Amendment to HB 1573
Amend RSA 193:1-d, II-III as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
II. For the purposes of this section:
(a) A “civic event” shall be defined as any event, activity, hearing, or meeting held by federal, state, or local government bodies.
(b) A “career or technical education event,” or “CTE event,” shall be defined as any event or activity relating to a career or technical education curriculum or student organization, such as 4-H, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Future Business Leaders of America, SkillsUSA, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), or DECA.
III. Schools shall be required to excuse 2 of a student’s school day absences per academic year for civic or CTE events.
(a) This paragraph shall not preclude schools from excusing further absences at their own discretion.
(b) Participation in activities related to statutory or executive New Hampshire youth advisory councils, either as a member or a guest, shall supersede this paragraph and shall always be excused.
(c) Students attending multi-day conferences for career and technical student organizations may have absences for such conferences excused with proof of attendance.