- (a) The local school board shall ensure a developmentally appropriate English language arts and reading program in each school, consistent with local competencies and curriculum pursuant to Ed 306.21 and Ed 306.22.
- (b) School districts shall develop competencies and curriculum that may be aligned to “Common Core Standards for English Language Arts,” 2010 edition as referenced in Appendix II, and adopted by the state board, but shall not be required to use these standards pursuant to RSA 193-E:2-1, IV(b).
- (c) If the local school board chooses not to use the standards in (b) above, the local school board shall determine, approve, and implement alternative academic standards consistent with Ed 306.26(j).
- (d) School districts shall adhere to assessment practices consistent with Ed 306.19.
Source. (See Revision Notes #1, #2, #3, and #4 at part heading for Ed 306) #14151, eff 12-13-24