On matters of local control, the Senate passed SB44, prohibiting the state from requiring any school district to use the Common Core educational standards.
Democrats argued that the bill is unnecessary because there is no state statute that requires use of the Common Core, and that standards used in New Hampshire and nationally are in flux.
“This bill is a local control bill and that’s why we should pass it,” said Sen. Majority Leader Jeb Bradley, R-Wolfeboro. “We do not want Washington or national standards dictated to local school boards. Let’s pass this bill and make sure that parents and local school boards are running our state’s schools.”
The Senate also passed SB 43, which states that no student can be required to take a school survey or questionnaire without written consent of the parent or guardian.
The bill also allows a parent or guardian to opt out of the youth risk behavior survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Sununu issued a statement shortly after the passage of SB 8 and SB 44.
“I applaud the Senate’s actions today, passing legislation that further promotes and protects local control in public education through providing parents greater choice and flexibility and empowering local school boards to make the best decisions for their communities,” he said. “I encourage members of the House to embrace this legislation and I look forward to the opportunity to sign these important bills into law.”
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