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Community Service Education—Service Learning
Category
Community Service Education—Service Learning
State law requires districts to implement community service education or service learning programs, or encourages and offers student incentives for participation (e.g., recognition programs or course credit).
New Hampshire Administrative Rules Ed 306.04 Policy Development.
(i) The policy relative to character and citizenship development shall: (1) Include those elements of character and citizenship to be incorporated in courses of study or instilled, by example, in a caring educational environment, including but not limited to: a. Self-discipline, self-respect, and self-control; b. Pursuant to Part 2, Article 83 of the New Hampshire Constitution, humanity, benevolence, and truth and honesty with self and others; c. Fairness, integrity, and justice; d. Respect, courtesy, and human worth; e. Responsibility to oneself and others; f. Community service; and g. Pursuant to RSA 186:13, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; and (2) Be developed in consultation with school staff, administration, parents, and other representatives of the community.
New Hampshire Administrative Rules Ed 306.26 Kindergarten - Grade 8 School Curriculum.
(e) If a co-curricular program is offered, it shall consist of those activities that are designed to supplement and enrich regular academic instruction, provide opportunities for social development, and encourage participation in clubs, athletics, performing groups, and service to school and community.
New Hampshire Administrative Rules Ed 306.261 Kindergarten - Grade 8 School Curriculum, July 1, 2017.
(d) If a co-curricular program is offered, it shall consist of those activities that are designed to supplement and enrich regular academic instruction, provide opportunities for social development, and encourage participation in clubs, athletics, performing groups, and service to school and community.
New Hampshire Administrative Rules Ed 306.27 High School Curriculum, Credits, Graduation Requirements, and Cocurricular Program.
(b) The required curriculum content shall comply with the following: (6) A co-curricular program shall be offered that provides opportunities for all students to participate in activities designed to meet their needs and interests, including, but not limited to: f. Any other activities that: 4. Encourage service to school and community.
New Hampshire Administrative Rules Ed 702.06 Sources of High School Credit.
(a) Sources of high school credit shall include: (3) Work experiences and non-high-school educational experience according to the following requirements: h. A maximum of 2 credits may be earned by a student's supervised direct involvement in a voluntary community service activity that meets requirements established by the local adult high school program director.