New Hampshire Republicans pushing to allow children to attend any school district in the state got closer to the finish line than ever Thursday. But a handful of Republicans joined Democrats to thwart the effort, and the idea, once again, has hit a wall.

After exhaustive conversation, the House failed to pass Senate Bill 101, the latest, charter-school-style version of open enrollment legislation, 168-184. The body then tabled the bill, all but defeating it for the rest of the 2026 session. Twenty-one Republicans joined 163 Democrats to vote against its passage.

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