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This bill aims to improve vocational support for students with individualized education plans (IEPs) who are expected to receive a certificate of completion instead of a high school diploma. Specifically, at least two years before a student's expected completion date, the school district must invite vocational rehabilitation (VR) and area agency staff to participate in at least one IEP meeting per year. Prior to the IEP's expiration, the bill requires creating a signed individual plan for employment (IPE) through VR and a person-centered plan or individualized plan of care through a New Hampshire area agency. Parents or guardians can waive these requirements in writing if they have met with VR and area agency staff at least twice during IEP team meetings to discuss transition services. Alternatively, the requirements can be waived if a VR job coach thoroughly assesses the student and determines no gainful employment is possible. Even in such cases, a person-centered plan or individualized plan of care must remain in place unless waived by the parent or guardian. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, and while it does not provide additional funding, the Department of Education anticipates potentially needing a part-time staff member to ensure compliance with the new regulations.

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