The state's educators, the personnel at the NH Department of Education, and the state's parents and students can now breathe a sigh of relief! Early yesterday, the Education Committee voted on HB 1713, that would abolish the Department of Education. The outcome of the vote was a 16-1 decision to rule the bill inexpedient to legislate. We thank the members of the committee for their good judgement and standing by their commitment to serve the people of our state!