1 Educational Content for an Adequate Education. Amend RSA 193-E:2-a, V to read as follows:

V.(a) The general court requires every 10 years the state board of education and the department of education to institute procedures for maintaining, updating, improving, and refining the minimum standards for public school approval and the curriculum frameworks for each area of education identified in paragraph I. Each school district shall be responsible for maintaining, updating, improving, and refining curriculum. The curriculum shall present educational goals, broad pedagogical approaches, and strategies for assisting students in the development of the skills, competencies, and knowledge called for by the minimum standards for public school approval and academic standards for each area of education identified in paragraph I. The curriculum frameworks shall serve as a guide and reference to what New Hampshire students should know and be able to do in each area of education identified in paragraph I. Curriculum frameworks do not establish a statewide curriculum. It is the responsibility of local teachers, administrators, and school boards to identify and implement approaches best suited for the students in their communities to acquire the skills and knowledge included in the curriculum, to determine the scope, organization, and sequence of course offerings, and to choose the methods of instruction, the activities, and the materials to be used.

(b) The state board of education shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the approval of alternative programs for granting credit leading to graduation.

2 Appropriation; Revision of Statewide Academic Standards. The sum of $1 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and the sum of $1 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, are hereby appropriated to the department of education for the purpose of funding support systems for the development and implementation of revised statewide academic standards pursuant to RSA 193-E:2-a, V. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sums out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

1 Educational Content for an Adequate Education. Amend RSA 193-E:2-a, V to read as follows:

V.(a) The statewide academic standards, as defined inRSA 193-E:2-a, VI(b), shall be reviewed for possible revision every 10 years, beginning in June 2026. The department of education shall initiate a revision of these standards, as well as the current science standards, to ensure alignment with high-quality criteria that emphasize rigor, clarity, and relevance. The revised standards shall reflect a coherent progression of knowledge, skills, and competencies across grade levels. The development process shall include meaningful participation by students, parents, and educators, consistent with the intent of RSA 193-C:1, III.

(b) The state board of education shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the approval of alternative programs for granting credit leading to graduation.

(c) The department shall make available a list of high quality curriculum and instructional materials based upon the revised standards from which school districts shall select new curriculum and materials.

(d) The state shall revise the statewide education improvement and assessment program, as established in RSA 193-C, to align with the revised standards developed pursuant to RSA 193-E:2-a, V(a).

2 Appropriation; Revision of Statewide Academic Standards. The sum of $1 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and the sum of $1 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, are hereby appropriated to the department of education for the purpose of funding support systems for the development and implementation of revised statewide academic standards pursuant to RSA 193-E:2-a, V. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sums out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.