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 participate in career and technical education (CTE) programs. The specific legal language being inserted into the current law includes the addition of "lab fees" alongside tuition and transportation in RSA 188-E:1-a, V. The bill also requires that any constraints in funding for these fees be reported to the commissioner, ensuring that sending districts facilitate students' access to CTE programs, including necessary travel time.

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