This bill gives parents the right to remove their child from taking the state annual assessment. Thus, reinforcing parental rights as to their control of what their children have access to. The amendment removes part of the bill that was passed earlier this session in HB 206. Other states are allowing parents to exempt their children from testing without any loss in federal funds. The number of students not taking the test should not statistically jeopardize any comparison with other schools.
The picture above gives you information on how the NH House Education Committee members voted on HB603.
You can find your State Representative here. Send them an e-mail and ask them to SUPPORT HB603.