This bill amends the existing law regarding expedited due process hearings in special education cases. Specifically, it adds a new paragraph to RSA 186-C:16-b, stating that expedited due process hearings must adhere to the same timelines as regular due process hearings. The new legal language inserted into the law specifies that "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)."

The bill aims to ensure that the expedited process for resolving disputes related to special education rights does not prolong the timeline beyond that of standard hearings, thereby promoting timely resolutions for families and students. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of August 1, 2025.

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