This bill proposes the repeal of the requirement for a memorandum of understanding between chartered public schools and school districts regarding the provision of special education services to students with disabilities, as indicated by the deletion of RSA 194-B:5, VIII. This change is expected to streamline the process for chartered public schools without impacting state revenues or expenditures.

Additionally, the bill reorganizes the internal structure of the Department of Corrections by renaming and consolidating various positions, including changing "director of administration" to "chief financial and operating officer" and establishing new roles such as a bureau of training and a division of communications and external affairs. The bill creates new unclassified positions, including a second assistant commissioner, funded by reallocating resources from existing roles, which is projected to yield an estimated net annual savings of approximately $45,950 starting in FY 2027. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department of Corrections while maintaining a neutral fiscal impact.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 194-B:5
As Amended by the Senate: 194-B:5, 21-H:4, 94:1-a