Parental Rights in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Parental Rights News
Should the U.S. “Make Raising Your Own Children Illegal?”
“If California is ever going to achieve true equity, the state must require parents to give away their children. … My solution—making raising your own children illegal—is simple…” So said Joe Matthews, a columnist for the Ventura County Star, in an opinion piece published on January 13, 2022. His opinion piece was republished a few…
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New Hampshire State Law and Parental Rights
Protected!
We did it! Thanks in part to your support, as of June 10, 2025, parental rights are protected as a fundamental right in the New Hampshire Parents' Bill of Rights. This law provides (in part):
HB 10-FN Establishes a parents' bill of rights regarding their child's education, prohibits a school from infringing on such rights unless the action is narrowly tailored to address a compelling state interest, requires school boards to develop a policy to promote parental involvement and to provide notice of parental rights, and provides a private right of action for enforcement.
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New Hampshire Courts and Parental Rights
"Strict Scrutiny" Applied to Parental Rights
However, this precedent is subject to change.
Re R.A., 891 A.2d 564, 576 (N.H. 2005) (plurality) "As parental rights are fundamental and protected by due process, strict scrutiny should be applied when examining statutes dealing with these rights."