Bill > HB1586

This bill allows the commissioner of the department of education to withhold all public funding from schools that fail to provide special education services in compliance with state and federal law. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to mandate that if a public school does not properly serve students with disabilities according to their Individualized Education Program (IEP), the commissioner must immediately halt all sources of public funding to that school. The state treasurer will be notified and will also stop all funding until the commissioner certifies that the school has come into compliance with special education requirements. The bill applies to both traditional public schools and chartered public schools, ensuring that schools are held accountable for meeting the educational needs of students with disabilities. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its passage, and while the fiscal note indicates potential administrative costs for monitoring compliance (estimated around $80,000-$87,000 annually), the bill does not provide specific funding or authorize new positions to implement these requirements. The bill aims to create a strict enforcement mechanism to ensure that schools are providing appropriate special education services.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2453&inflect=2