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House Votes to Raise Dropout Age to 18 in NH
The New Hampshire House approved raising the compulsory school age from 16 to 18 in a 201-156 vote. The bill, backed by Gov. John Lynch, now goes to the Senate and then to the governor for signature. Critics urged more study while supporters cited keeping students in school for better jobs and state competitiveness. The measure also touches on education adequacy definitions and other education policy items reviewed by the Legislature.
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