This bill amends RSA 198:4-f, II to expand the authority of the commissioner of the department of education by allowing the commissioner or their designee to grant up to a 30-day extension for the filing of school expenditure reports. The amendment specifically inserts the option for a "designee" to exercise this authority, which was not previously included in the law. Additionally, the commissioner or their designee may further extend the deadline under certain conditions, such as unusual or unforeseen circumstances that prevent the submission of the required reports within the initial extension period.

The bill is a request of the department of education and sets forth that the act shall take effect 60 days after its passage. The effective date of this legislation is August 13, 2024, following its approval on June 14, 2024. The bill aims to provide flexibility in the reporting process for school districts, cities, chartered public schools, or public academies by allowing for extensions to be granted when justified.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 198:4-f
Version adopted by both bodies: 198:4-f
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 198:4-f