HB169 (2019) Compare Changes

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1 New Section; Instruction of Pupils; Gifted Students; Report. Amend RSA 189 by inserting after section 29-a the following new section:

189:29-b Identification and Accommodation of Gifted Students.

I. In this section, "gifted student" means a student identified as having unique academic potential according to assessments selected and administered locally.

II. No later than August 1 of each year, every New Hampshire public school shall submit a narrative report to the department of education detailing what policies and procedures are in place to identify and accommodate the unique needs of gifted students. The format, length, and substance of the report shall be at the discretion of the local school. If no such policies or procedures exist, then said report shall so state.

2 Repeal. RSA 189:29-b, relative to instruction of gifted students, is repealed.

3 Effective Date.

I. Section 2 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2022.

II. The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Changed Version

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1 New Section; Instruction of Pupils; Gifted Students; Report. Amend RSA 189 by inserting after section 29-a the following new section:

189:29-b Identification and Accommodation of Gifted Students.

I. In this section, "gifted student" means a student identified as having unique academic potential according to assessments selected and administered locally.

II. No later than August 1 of each year, every New Hampshire public school shall submit a narrative report to the department of education detailing what policies and procedures are in place to identify and accommodate the unique needs of gifted students. The format, length, and substance of the report shall be at the discretion of the local school. If no such policies or procedures exist, then said report shall so state.

2 Repeal. RSA 189:29-b, relative to instruction of gifted students, is repealed.

3 Effective Date.

I. Section 2 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2022.

II. The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.