NH HB1571

Requires the Department of Education to revise statewide academic standards for English/language arts, reading, mathematics, and science beginning in June 2026, with subsequent reviews every 10 years

Mandates that revised standards emphasize rigor, clarity, relevance, and coherent progression of knowledge and skills across grade levels, with input from students, parents, and educators

Directs the Department to publish a list of high-quality curriculum and instructional materials aligned to the revised standards for school districts to select from

Requires alignment of the statewide education improvement and assessment program with the newly revised standards

Appropriates $1 for FY 2027 and $1 for FY 2028, though the fiscal note estimates actual implementation costs of approximately $1.3 million (FY 2027), $625,000-$725,000 (FY 2028), and $600,000 (FY 2029)