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The State Board of Education today voted five to one in favor of new education standards for all public schools.
The final draft of the minimum standards will now go to the legislature for approval.
Some of the biggest items in the original proposal were not approved -- including requiring smaller class sizes and requiring that all districts offer Kindergarten by 2007.
New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports.

More than 14,000 people in New Hampshire sought help from domestic and sexual violence crisis centers in the year. One of them was a Plymouth woman, who went to Voices Against Violence after leaving her abuser and found emotional support, shelter and help with resources so she could stay safe.

Jess from Manchester was having trouble in high school because of anxiety issues. When the Alliance for Community Supports found an internship for Jess at a farm, where she found something she loved. She's now preparing to study for a career working with animals and feels confident about the future.

Vinnie Devino worked in the Apollo Program as a designer. Now retired, he volunteers at the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium to pass on what he learned and to inspire kids to take an active interest in astronomy, space and aeronautics.

Adam Smith of Concord had to leave his native Liberia because of violence. Lutheran Social Services helped him find an apartment, a job and other necessities on his arrival.