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Senate panel hears sharp criticism of bill to study converting New Hampshire public schools to charters
Summary
Witnesses and education groups told the Senate Education Committee that House Bill 13‑58—creating a commission to study transitioning all public schools to public charter schools—risks undermining district schools, lacks balanced membership and ignores statewide funding inequities.
The Senate Education Committee heard heated testimony on House Bill 13‑58, a bill proposing a commission to study transitioning New Hampshire public schools to public charter schools. Representative Katie Paternell introduced the bill as an exploratory, fact‑finding effort focused on funding mechanisms and increased parental involvement.
Opponents, including Deborah Howes, president of the American Federation of Teachers New Hampshire, urged the committee to reject the bill or delay it, saying charter schools are mission‑driven…
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