New Hampshire State Standards

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New Hampshire Holocaust & Genocide Education Summary

Legal Status

  • Mandated by law: Yes
  • Required since 2020 under **RSA 193‑E:2‑f** and the state’s administrative code (Ed 306.49), enforced from the 2022–23 school year [oai_citation:0‡law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/codes/new-hampshire/2023/title-xv/chapter-193-e/section-193-e-2-f/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
  • Establishes a commission to study best practices, define curriculum standards, and recommend instructional hours

How the Holocaust Appears in New Hampshire’s Standards

Middle & High School (Grades 8–12)

  • Beginning no later than Grade 8, students receive developmentally appropriate instruction on the Holocaust and genocide—including terms, historical facts, and evolving hatred leading to mass violence
  • Instruction continues in high school (within a required social studies course), covering causes, individual responsibility, democratic principles, and prevention strategies
  • Learning includes primary documents, multimedia, witness testimony, and reflection on civic engagement and moral choices

Supplemental Teaching Tools Encouraged

  • Curriculum resources from the NH Commission on Holocaust & Genocide Education
  • Materials from Keene State College’s Cohen Center
  • U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum & Echoes & Reflections curricula
  • Survivor testimony videos and primary source documents

Teaching Notes for New Hampshire Educators

AreaGuidance
Mandated by LawYes – RSA 193‑E:2‑f; Ed 306.49; effective 2022–23
Included in CurriculumYes – Grades 8–12 required
Grade LevelsMiddle school (Grade 8) + high school
Instructional FlexibilityMedium – Commission sets minimum standards; districts select delivery
Professional DevelopmentCommission identifies best practices and in‑service opportunities

Conclusion

New Hampshire law requires Holocaust and genocide education for students beginning in Grade 8 through high school. Curriculum must include foundational definitions, historical analysis, survivor testimony, and civic engagement, supported by primary sources and structured reflection. A dedicated commission oversees standards, resources, and professional development, ensuring thoughtful, well-grounded instruction.

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