Bill > HB1571

This bill requires the New Hampshire Department of Education to review and revise statewide academic standards for English/language arts, reading, mathematics, and science, beginning in June 2026, as part of a mandated 10-year review cycle. The revision process must emphasize rigor, clarity, and relevance, ensuring a coherent progression of knowledge and skills across grade levels. The bill mandates meaningful participation from students, parents, and educators during the development process. Additionally, the Department of Education must create and provide a list of high-quality curriculum and instructional materials aligned with the new standards, and update the statewide education improvement and assessment program to match the revised standards. The bill appropriates symbolic amounts of $1 for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to support the standards revision process, though the fiscal note indicates actual implementation costs will be substantially higher (around $1.3 million in FY 2027 and $625,000-$725,000 in FY 2028). The revision will involve convening expert committees, conducting stakeholder engagement, drafting new standards, evaluating instructional materials, and providing guidance to school districts during the transition.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2062&inflect=2