HB222 Repealing the requirement for a memorandum of understanding between a chartered public school and school district regarding how students with disabilities will receive special education services and updating the organizational structure of the department of corrections.
Repealing the requirement for a memorandum of understanding between a chartered public school and school district regarding how students with disabilities will receive special education services and updating the organizational structure of the department of corrections.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact for most residents.
Your Community
Streamlines charter school administration but could create gaps in special education coordination.
Your Freedom
Administrative change with no significant direct freedom impact.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/28/2026; Chapter 41; eff. I. Sec 1 eff 6/27/26 II. Rem eff 4/28/26
Sponsor
Peggy Balboni (D)
The Short Version
Removes the MOU requirement between charter schools and districts for special education services, potentially simplifying the process but raising concerns about disabled students' protections. Also restructures DOC. Passed Senate.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Charter schools seeking less administrative burden
- ▲ Department of Corrections modernization
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Students with disabilities at charter schools who may lose some protections
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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