The thorny issue of arming New Hampshire’s Education Commissioner with subpoena power is back before the Legislature. As written, a bill introduced in the House to achieve that would have
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Megan Tuttle, president of the NEA NH, and the organization's lobbyist, Brian Hawkins, speak to the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday in opposition to House Bill 1353, which would grant the Department of Education Commissioner subpoena authority.
Opponents call the program part of a costly effort to weaken public schools, while proponents say it expands educational opportunities and helps students find the educational setting that’s right for them.