This bill amends RSA 186-C:16-b by adding a new paragraph that stipulates that expedited due process hearings related to special education rights must adhere to the same timelines as regular due process hearings. Specifically, it states that expedited hearings, which are currently required to be held within 20 school days, cannot exceed the timeline for regular hearings, which is set at 45 days. This change aims to eliminate discrepancies in scheduling and ensure that all due process hearings are conducted within a consistent timeframe.

The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage and is expected to have an indeterminable impact on local school districts, as the number of due process hearings affected by this change is unknown. The Department of Education has indicated that the financial implications for local expenditures may vary from district to district, depending on how many hearings are influenced by the new regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 186-C:16-b
HB753 text: 186-C:16-b