CONCORD, N.H.- Lawmakers have come one step closer to making the idea of school choice a reality in the Granite State, despite claims that it would lead to higher costs for districts.
On Monday the House Education Policy Committee passed Senate Bill 101 along party lines which introduces a geographic element to the idea of school choice.
Under the bill families would be able to send their kids to any public school of their choice, while district officials would be able to say just how many students they’ll accept.
Monday’s decision marks the second open enrollment bill of this kind to make progress, and officials note they expect this bill has a better chance of making it to Governor Kelly Ayotte’s desk if it clears the House, when compared to a similar bill that previously passed both the House and Senate.
