This bill mandates that regional career and technical education agreements (RCTEAs) must include provisions for lab fees, in addition to tuition and transportation, for students from sending schools who wish to enroll in career and technical education (CTE) programs. The specific legal language amended in RSA 188-E:1-a, V includes the insertion of "lab fees" alongside tuition and transportation, while removing the previous requirement for only tuition and transportation. The bill emphasizes that these provisions are subject to prerequisites, space availability, and qualifications, and it requires sending districts to ensure that students' schedules accommodate access to CTE programs.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and its fiscal impact is currently indeterminable. The Department of Education notes that the costs associated with lab fees are not clearly defined, and local expenditures will vary based on the number of students enrolled in CTE programs and the specific programs offered at each center. However, the bill is expected to have no impact on state expenditures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 188-E:1-a