This bill amends RSA 186-C:16-b to establish that expedited due process hearings related to special education rights must adhere to the same timelines as regular due process hearings. Specifically, it introduces a new paragraph (I-a) that states, "In no case may an expedited due process hearing pursuant to 34 C.F.R. section 300.532(c)(2) exceed the timeline for conducting a regular due process hearing pursuant to 34 C.F.R. section 300.515(a)." This change aims to ensure that expedited hearings do not prolong the resolution of disputes regarding special education services.

The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of August 1, 2025. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text of the bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 186-C:16-b
Version adopted by both bodies: 186-C:16-b
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 186-C:16-b
HB753 text: 186-C:16-b