This bill amends the reporting requirements for New Hampshire public schools regarding the identification and accommodation of gifted and talented students. Specifically, it removes the previous requirement for schools to submit an annual report stating that they have no policies in place for these students. Instead, the bill mandates that starting in the 2026-2027 school year, every public school must submit a detailed narrative report to the Department of Education by August 1 each year. This report must outline the policies, programs, and procedures that are implemented to meet the unique needs of gifted and talented students.

Additionally, the bill updates the timeline for compliance by changing the school year from 2022-2023 to 2026-2027. The effective date of this act is set to be 60 days after its passage. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the focus on gifted and talented education by requiring schools to provide comprehensive information about their efforts in this area.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 189:29-b
HB1370 text: 189:29-b