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RSA 193-A:6 · Records; Evaluation
193-A:6 Records; Evaluation. –
Copy linkThe parent shall maintain a portfolio of records and materials relative to the home education program. The portfolio shall consist of a log which designates by title the reading materials used, and also samples of writings, worksheets, workbooks, or creative materials used or developed by the child. Such portfolio, which at all times remains the property of the parent, shall be preserved for 2 years from the date of the ending of the instruction.
Copy linkThe parent shall provide for an annual educational evaluation in which is documented the child's demonstration of educational progress at a level commensurate with the child's age, ability, and/or disability. The child shall be deemed to have successfully completed an annual evaluation upon meeting the requirements of any one of the following:
Copy linkA certified teacher or a teacher currently teaching in a nonpublic school who is selected by the parent shall evaluate the child's educational progress upon review of the portfolio and discussion with the parent or child;
Copy linkThe child shall take any national student achievement test, administered by a person who meets the qualifications established by the provider or publisher of the test;
Copy linkThe child shall take a state student assessment test used by the resident district; or
Copy linkThe child shall be evaluated using any other valid measurement tool mutually agreed upon by the parent and the commissioner of education, resident district superintendent, or nonpublic school principal.
Copy linkMay be used to demonstrate the child's academic proficiency in order to participate in public school programs, and co-curricular activities which are defined as school district-sponsored and directed athletics, fine arts, and academic activities. Home educated students shall be subject to the same participation policy and eligibility conditions as apply to public school students.
Copy linkProvides a basis for a constructive relationship between the parent and the evaluator, both working together in the best interest of the child. Source. 1990, 279:3. 2006, 13:4. 2012, 227:2, eff. June 16, 2012. 2022, 131:5, eff. June 2, 2022.
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Source. 1990, 279:3. 2006, 13:4. 2012, 227:2, eff. June 16, 2012. 2022, 131:5, eff. June 2, 2022.
Source history
- 1990, 279:3
- 2006, 13:4
- 2012, 227:2, eff. June 16, 2012
- 2022, 131:5, eff. June 2, 2022
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