This bill establishes that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will be financially responsible for children undergoing treatment episodes. It specifically amends RSA 186-C:19-b, I(a) to clarify the definition of "children in placement for which the department of health and human services has financial responsibility." The amendment includes all children receiving special education or related services whose placements were made under specific statutes, namely RSA 169-B, 169-C, and 169-D, as well as RSA 193:27, VII. Notably, it removes the reference to placements made under RSA 169-D, indicating a shift in the financial responsibility framework.

The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of September 13, 2025. This legislative change aims to ensure that the DHHS is accountable for the financial aspects of care for children in these specific treatment placements, thereby potentially impacting funding and resource allocation for special education services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 186-C:19-b
As Amended by the Senate: 186-C:19-b
Version adopted by both bodies: 186-C:19-b