This bill establishes automatic discovery procedures in due process hearings related to the enforcement of special education rights. It amends RSA 186-C:16-b by adding a new paragraph (III-b) that requires school districts to provide specific core documents to the hearing officer and parents at least five business days before any prehearing conference. The core documents include documentation of IEP team deliberations, current and proposed IEPs, prior notices, evaluations, independent educational evaluations, and progress reports, all pertaining to the last three years.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the requirement to present these core documents does not interfere with either party's rights to comply with voluntary discovery requests or to present supplementary information. It also mandates that an updated copy of procedural safeguards be provided to parents before the next IEP meeting. The act is set to take effect upon its passage, which is noted as June 02, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 186-C:16-b
As Amended by the House: 186-C:16-b
Version adopted by both bodies: 186-C:16-b
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 186-C:16-b
HB754 text: 186-C:16-b