Concord, NH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) applauded the passage of HB 1268, which will update state law governing home education programs. HB 1268 modernizes New Hampshire’s home education laws by reducing unnecessary mandates on families while reaffirming parents’ primary role in directing their children’s education.
AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said:
“Just this week, neighboring Connecticut advanced a home education proposal that would impose new restrictions on families. In New Hampshire, we take a different approach. Parents, not the government, are the ultimate decision-makers in their child’s education, and HB 1268 reinforces that principle instead of treating families as applicants for government approval.
“This legislation helps ensure students can receive the education that best fits their individual needs while strengthening New Hampshire’s commitment to educational freedom and opportunity. AFP-NH thanks the Senate for recognizing the importance of parental authority in education and advancing HB 1268.”
In case you missed it, Scott penned a piece with State Rep. Kristin Noble contrasting two very different visions for education policy in New England. Read the piece here.