Revision: March 15, 2023, 11:56 a.m.
Rep. Corcoran, Hills. 44
March 15, 2023
2023-1010h
10/07
Floor Amendment to HB 399-FN
Amend RSA 194:23-b, III(a) as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
III.(a) The commissioner of the department of education shall designate a test that evaluates skills appropriate to a New Hampshire high school graduate and cause it to be administered in appropriate locations and at appropriate times, and cause it to be graded with a threshold level that exceeds 80 percent of New Hampshire high school graduates. Any child aged 16 or older, whether a citizen of New Hampshire or elsewhere, may take the test. Any child whose grade exceeds the threshold level shall be issued a high school diploma equivalency certificate and be excepted from compulsory school attendance laws; provided that receipt of a high school diploma equivalency certificate under this paragraph shall not confer emancipation or adult legal status on such child.
2023-1010h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the department of education to designate and administer a high school diploma equivalency test which would except students age 16 or older who exceed a threshold level on the test from school attendance requirements. The bill also provides a private right of action to enforce the provisions of the bill.