HB 1682 New Hampshire House · 2024 Regular Session

relative to the civics test graduation requirement.

This bill requires high school students in New Hampshire to pass a specific civics test to receive their graduation certificate. The law mandates that students achieve a score of at least 70 percent on a digital assessment based on the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization exam. Schools must administer this test as part of their required history and government courses and report the results to the state department of education. The legislation also allows for accommodations for students with disabilities in accordance with their individualized education plans.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 15, 2023 Last action Oct 31, 2024
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Sep 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 10/03/2024 10:00 am LOB 205-207
lower
Mar 20, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/18/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC) HC 12 P. 12
lower
Dec 15, 2023
Introduced
Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Education HJ 1 P. 29
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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