This bill pertains to the expansion of alternative dispute resolution methods in the context of special education services, specifically concerning the facilitation of individualized education plans (IEPs). It authorizes the state board of education to adopt rules for these alternative dispute resolution methods. The bill involves the repeal and reenactment of RSA 186-C:23, I(c) to include IEP facilitation as a method of alternative dispute resolution. Additionally, a new paragraph (VI) is inserted into RSA 186-C:23, which grants the state board of education the authority to adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A for the alternative dispute resolution methods outlined in the section.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but does include the insertion of new legal language to expand the scope of alternative dispute resolution and to grant rulemaking authority to the state board of education. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an approved date of June 14, 2024, and an effective date of August 13, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 186-C:23
As Amended by the House: 186-C:23
Version adopted by both bodies: 186-C:23
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 186-C:23