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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.

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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?

5

Overall Impact Score

Concerning

Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)

5
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Your Wallet

No direct financial impact for most residents.

5
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Your Community

Streamlines charter school administration but could create gaps in special education coordination.

5
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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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