New Hampshire school boards and superintendents may publicly take positions on the school-funding tax-cap question on the Nov. 3 ballot, but they may not use school resources to campaign, the attorney general's office said Oct. 22.
The Election Law Unit issued the guidance after receiving complaints about communications on the ballot question required by House Bill 1300.
The guidance distinguishes the right of certain officials to express a view from the use of taxpayer-supported systems to distribute it. It says the law restricts electioneering by public employees but excludes elected school-board members, boards acting collectively and superintendents appointed by boards from its definition of public employee.
That does not authorize campaign messages through school-to-parent mailing lists, email lists, text systems or school apps. School staff time and equipment also may not be used to create or distribute advocacy, according to the guidance.
The office says violations may constitute a misdemeanor or carry a $1,000 civil penalty. Complaints can be filed with the attorney general's Election Law Unit.
Sources: Electioneering Guidance for School Districts for the November 3, 2026 General Election.