New Hampshire 2024 Regular Session

New Hampshire House Bill HB1163

Introduced
11/28/23  
Refer
11/28/23  
Report Pass
1/25/24  
Engrossed
2/16/24  
Refer
2/16/24  
Report Pass
4/24/24  
Enrolled
6/19/24  
Chaptered
7/22/24  

Caption

Relative to review of public school minimum standards by the legislative oversight committee.

Impact

If enacted, HB1163 seeks to create a structured process for assessing and updating academic standards. This can significantly influence how public schools develop their curricula and operational protocols, as changes in minimum standards directly impact educational quality and student outcomes. The bill ensures that the state board collaborates with legislative bodies to keep standards relevant and effective in meeting modern educational demands.

Summary

House Bill 1163 mandates a review of public school minimum standards by the legislative oversight committee, particularly focusing on recommendations related to academic standards that the state board of education is considering. This legislative oversight aims to enhance the quality and approval processes for public schools across the state, ensuring that educational institutions meet the necessary criteria for operation and funding. Rep. Ladd and Graf sponsored the bill, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high educational standards for students.

Contention

As with many education-related bills, there may be debate over the sufficiency of the review process established by HB1163. Some stakeholders could argue that more robust measures are necessary to ensure transparency and accountability in how these standards are implemented and assessed. Others might express concern over potential delays in the approval process for educational standards that could hinder timely adaptations to emerging educational needs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH HB536

Relative to the chartered public school joint legislative oversight committee, and relative to chartered public school use of unused district facilities.

NH HB595

Relative to the oversight of the public deposit investment pool.

NH HB371

Establishing a commission to evaluate and recommend standards for public schools.

NH HB384

Relative to building a new legislative parking garage and making an appropriation therefor, renaming the capital project overview committee, and establishing the joint legislative parking garage oversight commission.

NH SB84

Relative to legislative study committees and commissions.

NH SB266

Relative to the statewide education improvement and assessment program.

NH HB509

Relative to the phasing out of the minimum electric renewable portfolio standard.

NH HB354

Relative to chartered public school eligibility for state school building aid.

NH HB281

Relative to least cost integrated resource plans of utilities; municipal hosts for purposes of limited electrical energy producers; the cost of compliance with disclosure of electric renewable portfolio standards; repealing the energy efficiency and sustainable energy board; and procedures for energy facility siting by the site evaluation committee.

NH HB157

Relative to the joint committee on legislative facilities and sexual harassment policies.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.