1. (a) The local school board shall ensure a developmentally appropriate technology and engineering education program in each middle school consistent with local competencies and curriculum pursuant to Ed 306.21.
2. (b) The local school board shall ensure a developmentally appropriate technology and engineering education program for each high school consistent with local competencies and curriculum pursuant to Ed 306.22.

3. (c) Each district shall establish and provide a comprehensive, sequentially designed technology and engineering education curriculum consistent with RSA 193-E:1 which includes opportunities for students to demonstrate and achieve competencies in content areas the district chooses to offer as follows:

   1. (1) In general engineering technology:

      1. a. Effectively apply good work practices and communication skills necessary to a traditional engineering work environment;
      2. b. Understand different engineering disciplines, their applications, and the professional and educational requirements necessary for their pursuit;
      3. c. Apply observational and analytical skills to the engineering design process;
      4. d. Understand the application or design for industry with understanding of how it is used in manufacturing solutions; and
      5. e. Demonstrate the practical application of design elements, principles, and technology in the development of engineered solutions;

   2. (2) In biotechnology:

      1. a. Apply ethical standards and practices throughout the scientific process;
      2. b. Identify and explain core biology concepts;
      3. c. Effectively demonstrate proper laboratory practices;
      4. d. Identify and explain core molecular biology concepts including the Central Dogma;
      5. e. Use proper methodology while utilizing biochemical techniques based on current industry standards; and
      6. f. Apply observational and analytical skills while employing chemical principles and using current analytical techniques;

   3. (3) In manufacturing technology:

      1. a. The principles and practices specific to workplace manufacturing processes to continuously improve and meet the needs of a manufacturing organization and its customers;
      2. b. The methodologies used to interpret, create, and prototype by using blueprints, drawings, and new technologies including but not limited to 3D printing, laser cutting, solid modeling, and augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR);
      3. c. Identify automation resources such as smart manufacturing, robotics, automation, and pneumatics and hydraulic systems found within the industry and their impact to manufacturing;
      4. d. The tools and techniques associated with the quality control, processes, and standards associated with the manufacturing industry;
      5. e. The methodologies and practices associated with pre-programmed software within industry, and apply those processes in a manufacturing environment; and
      6. f. Lean philosophies to positively impact the manufacturing process and environment;

   4. (4) In information technology:

      1. a. Create meaningful and efficient programs including choosing which information to use and how to process and store it, breaking apart large problems into smaller ones, recombining existing solutions, and analyzing different solutions;
      2. b. Apply networking concepts using various models to implement protocols and standards when moving data;
      3. c. Design systems with working switching and routing packets to ensure data flows to the correct destination and data traffic flows through the internet effectively;
      4. d. Synthesize concepts, practices, and processes of data collection, resource management, and techniques to different types of data to discover useful information that can communicate storytelling and to inform decision-making; and
      5. e. Detect, prevent, and mitigate threats to secure a computing system or network in an ethical manner and in accordance with international, federal, state, and local cyber laws and regulations; and

   5. (5) In drafting and design technology:

      1. a. Demonstrate and apply the principles and practices specific to creating and setting up proper technical drawings;
      2. b. Demonstrate and apply the tools and techniques associate with the use of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to create technical drawings and prototypes; and
      3. c. Demonstrate and apply the tools and techniques used to create protypes and working models and presentations through use of computer software, in-person presentation, digital presentations, and new technologies including but not limited to 3D printing, laser cutting, and solid modeling.
4. (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