establishing a commission to study computer standards used in
public schools in New Hampshire.
last updated 03/15/03, 2:30PM
03/16/03 House Education Committee Reports
From House Calendar No. 22, 03/14/03
HB 528, establishing a commission to study computer standards used in public schools in New Hampshire.
OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT
Rep. Sharon M. Carson for Education: This bill seeks to establish a commission to study computer standards
currently in use in New Hampshire public schools. In today’s rapidly changing technology based society, we
need to make sure that our schools keep pace with these changes. According to the testimony presented to
the committee, the Department of Education has not changed the existing minimum standards for over ten
years. The Department of Education was a partner in the creation of this Information Technology program
and this program is currently in place in a number of High Schools across the State with positive results. The
commission created by this bill will also assess this Information Technology program to see if it meets the
required technology standards under No Child Left Behind Statute and accept grants, both federal and
private, along with donations. Vote 16-1.
03/16/03 - Amendment to HB 528
From House Calendar No. 22, 03/14/03
Amendment to HB 528
Proposed by the Committee on Education - C
Amend the bill by replacing section 3 with the following:
3 Duties. The commission shall study computer standards used in
public schools in New Hampshire. The commission shall:
I. Evaluate the New Hampshire Information Technology Pathway program
and determine if it would be appropriate to adopt such program in
the public schools.
II. Determine if the New Hampshire Information Technology Pathway
program meets the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of
2001.
III. Study increasing the number of credit hours required for
computer education at the elementary and secondary school levels.
IV. Apply for, receive, and expend any available federal, state,
or private funds.
V. Accept donations, gifts, equipment, or other items which may
assist the commission in the completion of its charge.