Two fiercely debated Republican bills empowering parents in public schools are heading to Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s desk after approvals by the Senate Tuesday.
The first, Senate Bill 430, requires teachers and other employees to answer parental inquiries “completely and honestly.” The second, Senate Bill 434, would force school boards to pass policies allowing parents to more easily request books and other materials be removed from schools. In both cases, the Senate voted along party lines to approve amendments made by the House and send the bills to the governor.
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