Key Legislation and Issues in New Hampshire

The Executive Board of the NHCSS is working on behalf of membership to stay abreast of current legislation and movements in New Hampshire. In addition, Board members are actively involved to advance social studies education in this state.

Minimum Standards

On May 18, 2005 The Minimum Standards for Public School Approval were adopted by the State Board of Education. These new changes will be effective July 1, 2005.

The new social studies changes are that civics and world history/global studies requirements replace the previous one credit "elective" requirement. The number of social studies credits remains the same:

Table 306-2 Required Subjects and Credits for High School Graduation

In addition:

Ed 306.27 (d) By the 2008-2009 school year, the local school board shall require that a high school credit can be earned by demonstrating mastery of required competencies for the course, as approved by certified school personnel.

By the 2008-2009 school year, the local school board shall require that a high school have in place competency assessments for all courses offered through the high school.