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Committee approves amended SB 195 to revise membership and duties of CTE advisory council
Summary
The committee adopted amendment 1930H to SB 195 and then recommended the bill ought to pass with amendment (OTPA) by a 17‑1 vote; the bill will be placed on the consent calendar with a minority report.
The Education Committee considered SB 195, which revises the composition and duties of the New Hampshire Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education. Representative Ladd offered amendment 1930H and the committee voted to adopt the amendment by roll call (10‑8).
Discussion centered on membership changes and scope of council duties. The amendment adds members nominated by trade associations and clarifies that the council should study CTE and make recommendations on alignment with workforce demands, recruitment and retention of skilled CTE teachers, and coordination with higher education. Representative Dain voiced concern about removal of a representative from the New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility (NHBSR); he asked that NHBSR remain represented because of its sustainability and workforce membership.
Following adoption of the amendment the committee voted OTPA (ought to pass with amendment); the clerk recorded a 17‑1 roll call in favor. The vote tape shows OTPA 17‑1 and the chair said Representative Ladd will write the report; a minority report will also be filed. The committee placed the bill on the consent calendar.
Why it matters: the bill modifies the advisory council's membership and clarifies duties to align CTE programs with workforce needs and higher‑education credentialing. The amendment raised questions about stakeholder representation and quorum size but the committee approved the changes.
