CHAPTER Ed 100 ORGANIZATIONAL RULES
CHAPTER
Ed 200 RULES OF PRACTICE AND
PROCEDURE
PART
Ed 201 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Section
Ed 201.01 Purpose
Section
Ed 201.02 Scope
Section
Ed 201.03 Waiver or Suspension of
Procedural Rules
Section
Ed 201.04 Computation of Time
Section
Ed 201.05 Role of Complainants and
Department Staff in Adjudication
Section
Ed 201.06 Reopening of the Record
Section
Ed 201.07 Withdrawal of Hearing Officer
Section
Ed 201.08 Retention Schedule for Written
Decisions or Orders
PART
Ed 202 DEFINITIONS
Section
Ed 202.01 Adjudicative Proceeding
Section
Ed 202.02 Board
Section
Ed 202.03 Commissioner
Section
Ed 202.04 Contested Case
Section
Ed 202.05 Data
Section
Ed 202.06 Department
Section
Ed 202.07 Educator
Section
Ed 202.08 Ex parte Communication
Section
Ed 202.09 File
Section
Ed 202.10 Hearing Officer
Section
Ed 202.11 Hearing
Section
Ed 202.12 Motion
Section
Ed 202.13 Office of Legislation and
Hearings
Section
Ed 202.14 Order
Section
Ed 202.15 Party
Section
Ed 202.16 Person
Section
Ed 202.17 Petition
Section
Ed 202.18 Prehearing Conference
Section
Ed 202.19 Rulemaking
PART
Ed 203 FILING DOCUMENTS GENERAL AND
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Section Ed
203.01 Filing of Documents with the
Board
Section Ed
203.02 Form, Appearance, and Number of
Documents
Section Ed
203.03 Signature and Certification of
Veracity
Section Ed
203.04 Notice of Hearings
Section Ed
203.05 Pleadings
Section Ed
203.06 Motions
PART Ed 204 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DUE PROCESS BY THE
LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD
Section
Ed 204.01 Proceedings at the School
Board Level to Resolve Disputes Between Individuals and the School System
Section
Ed 204.02 Hearing Procedure for Teacher
Nonrenewal
PART Ed 205 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Section Ed
205.01 Availability
Section Ed
205.02 Neutral Evaluation Procedure
Section Ed
205.03 Mediation Procedure
PART
Ed 206 ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS
Section Ed
206.01 Appeal to State Board
Section Ed
206.02 Docketing and Service
Section Ed
206.03 Commencement and Order of Notice
Section Ed
206.04 Failure to Appear
Section Ed
206.05 Intervention
Section Ed
206.06 Consolidation and Severance
PART
Ed 207 APPEARANCE BEFORE HEARING OFFICER
Section Ed
207.01 Who May Appear
Section Ed
207.02 Representatives
Section Ed
207.03 Disqualification or Suspension
PART
208 PREHEARING CONFERENCES
Section Ed
208.01 Prehearing Conferences
PART
Ed 209 CONDUCT OF HEARINGS
Section Ed
209.01 Authority of Hearing Officer
Section Ed
209.02 Burden of Proof
Section Ed
209.03 Standard of Proof
Section Ed
209.04 Order of Proof
Section Ed
209.05 Evidence
Section Ed
209.06 Trial-type Evidentiary
Proceedings
Section Ed
209.07 Ex Parte Communications
PART
Ed 210 PROPOSED DECISIONS BY HEARING
OFFICER
Section Ed
210.01 Proposed Decisions by Hearing
Officer
Section Ed
210.02 Settlements
PART
Ed 211 EXCEPTIONS TO RULINGS BY THE
HEARING OFFICER
Section Ed
211.01 Exceptions to Rulings by the
Hearing Officer
PART
Ed 212 FINAL REVIEW AND DECISION BY THE
BOARD
Section Ed
212.01 Submission of Written Record to
Board
Section Ed
212.02 Petition for Oral Argument Before
Board
Section Ed
212.03 Final Decision
PART
Ed 213 APPEALS OF FINAL BOARD DECISION
Section Ed
213.01 Right to Appeal
Section Ed
213.02 Rehearing
PART
Ed 214 PUBLIC COMMENT HEARINGS FOR
RULEMAKING
Section Ed
214.01 Purpose
Section Ed
214.02 Scope
Section Ed
214.03 Notice
Section Ed
214.04 Media Access
Section Ed
214.05 Moderator
Section Ed
214.06 Public Participation
PART
Ed 215 RULES FOR PETITIONING THE BOARD
Section Ed 215.01 Rulemaking Petitions
Section Ed 215.02 Petition for Declaratory Ruling
Section Ed 215.03 Petition Form
PART
Ed 216 EXPLANATION OF ADOPTED RULES
Section Ed
216.01 Requests for Explanation of
Adopted Rules
Section Ed
216.02 Contents of Explanation
CHAPTER
Ed 300 ADMINISTRATION OF MINIMUM STANDARDS IN PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
PART
Ed 301 - RESERVED
PART Ed 302 DUTIES OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS
Section
Ed 302.01 Executive Officer
Section
Ed 302.02 Substantive Duties
PART Ed 303 DUTIES OF SCHOOL BOARDS
Section
Ed 303.01 Substantive Duties
PART Ed 304 DUTIES OF SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
Section
Ed 304.01 Substantive Duties; School
Principals and Associate Principals
PART Ed 305 SCHOOL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - (Moved to Ed
321)
PART Ed 306 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL APPROVAL
Section
Ed 306.01 Applicability
Section
Ed 306.02 Definitions
Section
Ed 306.03 Statutory Requirements
Section
Ed 306.04 Policy Development
Section
Ed 306.05 School Philosophy, Goals, and
Objectives
Section
Ed 306.06 Culture and Climate
Section
Ed 306.07 School Facilities
Section
Ed 306.08 Learning and Instructional
Resources
Section
Ed 306.09 Administrative Support
Services
Section
Ed 306.10 Food and Nutrition Services
Section
Ed 306.11 School Health Services
Section
Ed 306.12 Provision of Staff and Staff
Qualifications
Section
Ed 306.13 Professional Development
Section
Ed 306.14 Student-Educator Ratios
Section
Ed 306.15 School Year
Section
Ed 306.16 CTE Programs
Section
Ed 306.17 Alternative Programs
Section
Ed 306.18 Remote Learning
Section
Ed 306.19 Local Assessment and
Accountability
Section
Ed 306.20 School Psychological Services
Section
Ed 306.21 Kindergarten Through Grade 8
School Curriculum
Section
Ed 306.22 High School Curriculum, Credits,
and Cocurricular Programs
Section
Ed 306.23 Graduation Requirements
Section
Ed 306.24 Approval Process
Section
Ed 306.25 Alternative Approval
Section
Ed 306.26 State Board Establishment of
State Academic Standards
Section
Ed 306.27 Arts Education Program
Section
Ed 306.28 Business Education Program
Section
Ed 306.29 English, Language Arts, and
Reading Program
Section
Ed 306.30 School Counseling Program
Section
Ed 306.31 Health and Wellness Education
Program
Section
Ed 306.32 Physical Education Program
Section
Ed 306.33 Digital Literacy Program
Section
Ed 306.34 Mathematics Program
Section
Ed 306.35 Computer Science Program
Section
Ed 306.36 Science Education Program
Section
Ed 306.37 Social Studies Program
Section
Ed 306.38 Technology and Engineering
Education Program
Section
Ed 306.39 World Languages Program
PART Ed 307 – MANIFEST EDUCATIONAL
HARDSHIP
Section Ed 307.01 Change of School Assignment
PART Ed 308 - RESERVED
PART Ed 309 - RESERVED
PART Ed 310 DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE DAILY PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY PROGRAM
Section Ed 310.01 Purpose
Section
Ed 310.02 Definitions
Section Ed 310.03 Developmentally Appropriate Daily Physical
Activity Policy
Section Ed 310.04 Components of Developmentally Appropriate
Daily Physical Activity Policy
PART Ed 311 SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES
Section
Ed 311.01 School Immunization Program
Section
Ed 311.02 Medication During School Day
Section
Ed 311.03 Physical Examination of
Students
PART
Ed 312 STATEWIDE EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM-EXPIRED
PART Ed 313 - RESERVED
PART Ed 314 - RESERVED
PART Ed 315 HOME EDUCATION
Section
Ed 315.01 Statement of Purpose
Section
Ed 315.02 Definitions
Section
Ed 315.03 Eligibility and Program
Schedule
Section
Ed 315.04 Participating Agencies: Duties
and Authority
Section
Ed 315.05 Notification Requirements
Section
Ed 315.06 Notification – Termination of
a Home Education Program
Section
Ed 315.07 Records
Section
Ed 315.08 Annual Evaluation
Section
Ed 315.09 The Home Education Advisory
Council
Section
Ed 315.10 Membership Selection for the
Home Education Advisory Council and Term of Appointment
Section
Ed 315.11 Funding and Support of Council
Activities
Section
Ed 315.12 Grievance Committee
Section
Ed 315.13 Request for Grievance
Conference
Section
Ed 315.14 Grievance Conference
Section
Ed 315.15 Certificate of Completion
PART Ed 316 PROCEDURE TO MARK DRUG-FREE SCHOOL ZONES
Section
Ed 316.01 Purpose
Section
Ed 316.02 Definitions
Section
Ed 316.03 Scope and Application
Section
Ed 316.04 Map of Drug-Free School Zone
Section
Ed 316.05 Specifications for and Posting
of Signs
PART Ed 317 STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR SUSPENSION AND
EXPULSION OF PUPILS INCLUDING PROCEDURES ASSURING DUE PROCESS
Section
Ed 317.01 Purpose
Section
Ed 317.02 Definitions
Section
Ed 317.03 Policies and Procedures for
Suspension and Expulsion
Section
Ed 317.04 Disciplinary Procedures
Section
Ed 317.05 Reporting Procedures for Acts
of Theft, Violence, or Destruction
Section
Ed 317.06 Reporting Procedures for Acts
of Violence Against School Employees, Volunteers, or Visitors
Section
Ed 317.07 Reporting Procedures for
School Safety Data Collection
PART Ed 318 CHARTERED PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Section
Ed 318.01 Purpose and Scope
Section
Ed 318.02 Definitions
Section
Ed 318.03 Eligibility
Section
Ed 318.04 Application Methods
Section
Ed 318.05 Waiver Provision
Section
Ed 318.06 Local School Board Process;
Requirements of Local School Boards
Section
Ed 318.07 Local School Board Decision
Section
Ed 318.08 State Board Review of Local
Board Process and Application
Section
Ed 318.09 Applications to the State Board
Section
Ed 318.10 Department, Legal, and Peer
Review
Section
Ed 318.11 State Board Approval
Section
Ed 318.12 Issuance and Amendment of
Charter
Section
Ed 318.13 Charter Renewal
Section
Ed 318.14 Review of Renewal Application
Section
Ed 318.15 Revocation and Withdrawal
Section
Ed 318.16 Policy Development
Section
Ed 318.17 Charter School Annual Report
Requirements
Section
Ed 318.18 Review of Annual Reports
Section
Ed 318.19 Deadlines for Pupil Enrollment
Section
Ed 318.20 Assurances Against
Discrimination
PART Ed 319 OPEN ENROLLMENT SCHOOLS
Section
Ed 319.01 Purpose and Scope
Section
Ed 319.02 Open Enrollment Public School
or Open Enrollment School
Section
Ed 319.03 Open Enrollment School
Requirements
Section
Ed 319.04 Deadlines for Pupil Enrollment
PART Ed 320 SCHOOL FACILITY APPROVAL PROCESS
Section Ed 320.01 Applicability
Section Ed 320.02 Initial School Facility Approval Process
Section Ed 320.03 School Facility Renewal Process
PART Ed 321 SCHOOL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (formerly Ed
305)
Section Ed 321.01 Purpose
Section Ed 321.02 Definitions
Section Ed 321.03 Construction Standards for All Public Schools
Section Ed 321.04 Building Aid Eligibility
Section Ed 321.05 Substantial Renovation
Section Ed 321.06 Air Quality and Energy Efficiency Projects
Section Ed 321.07 Maximum Standards for School Building Aid for
Land Acquisition
Section Ed 321.08 Calculation of Design Capacity
Section Ed 321.09 Maximum Sizes for School Buildings
Section Ed 321.10 Minium Safety Construction Standards for
School Building Aid Recipients
Section Ed 321.11 Educational Specifications
Section Ed 321.12 Needs Assessment
Section Ed 321.13 Feasibility Study
Section Ed 321.14 School Building Aid Application Submittal
Section Ed 321.15 School Building Aid Application Information
Section Ed 321.16 Steps in the Procedure for Approval of School
Building Aid
Section Ed 321.17 Intent to Fund (ITF) Letter
Section Ed 321.18 Grant Award Notification (GAN)
Section Ed 321.19 Maximum Building Aid Award Amount
Section Ed 321.20 Site Costs
Section Ed 321.21 Construction Costs
Section Ed 321.22 Maximum Allowable Construction Cost
Section Ed 321.23 Administrative Costs and Contingency
Section Ed 321.24 Fees and Services Costs
Section Ed 321.25 School Building Aid Payments for Projects
Funded After July 1, 2025
Section Ed 321.26 School Building Aid Payments to Charter
Schools
Section Ed 321.27 Notice of Completion
Section Ed 321.28 Notice of Completion Information
Section Ed 321.29 School Building Aid Payments for Projects
Approved Before July 1, 2013
Section Ed 321.30 Owner’s Project Manager (OPM)
Section Ed 321.31 Ongoing Operation
Section Ed 321.32 Ineligibility for School Building Aid
Section Ed 321.33 Reporting Requirements
Section Ed 321.34 Waiver Provisions
Section Ed 321.35 Requirements for Projects Listed on the
November 2022 Rank Order List
PART
Ed 322 REGIONAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
CENTER LEASE AID
Section Ed 322.01 Purpose
Section Ed 322.02 Definitions
Section Ed 322.03 Lease Agreements
Section Ed 322.04 Approval and Review of Leases
Section Ed 322.05 Renewal of Leases
Section Ed 322.06 Early Termination of Leases
Section Ed 322.07 Duties of Applicant
Section Ed 322.08 Regional Career and Technical Education Center
Programs
Section Ed 322.09 School Lease Aid
Section Ed 322.10 Costs Not Eligible for School Lease Aid for
Leased Facilities
PART Ed 323 CHARTER SCHOOL LEASE AID
Section Ed 323.01 Purpose
Section Ed 323.02 Definitions
Section Ed 323.03 Lease Agreements
Section Ed 323.04 Legal Review of Lease
Section Ed 323.05 Duties of Applicant
Section Ed 323.06 Lease Aid Application
Section Ed 323.07 Review and Approval Process
Section Ed 323.08 Payments
Section Ed 323.09 Eligibility
CHAPTER
Ed 400 APPROVAL OF NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS
PART
Ed 401 DEFINITIONS AND SCOPE
Section Ed
401.01 Definitions
Section Ed
401.02 Types of Approval
Section Ed
401.03 School Year
PART
Ed 402 REQUIRED ANNUAL REPORTS
Section Ed
402.01 Annual Reports
PART
Ed 403 APPROVAL OF NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR
ATTENDANCE PURPOSES
Section Ed
403.01 Application for Initial Approval
Status for Attendance Purposes
Section Ed
403.02 Procedures for Evaluation and
Determination of the Status of a School for Attendance Purposes
Section Ed
403.03 Procedures for the Request of a
Status Change
Section Ed 403.04 Application for Continued Approval Status for
Attendance Purposes
PART
Ed 404 APPROVAL OF NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR
PROGRAM PURPOSES
Section Ed
404.01 Application for Initial Approval Status
for Program Purposes
Section Ed
404.02 Procedures for Evaluation and
Determination of the Status of a School for Program Purposes
Section Ed 404.03 Procedures for the Request of a Status Change
Section Ed
404.04 Application for Continued
Approval Status for Program Purposes
PART Ed 405 APPROVAL OF A RECOGNIZED AGENCY FOR PROGRAM
APPROVAL AND ALTERNATE METHOD FOR PROGRAM APPROVAL
Section Ed
405.01 Identification of Recognized
Agencies for Program Approval
Section Ed
405.02 Alternative Method for Program
Status
PART Ed 406 NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES
Section Ed
406.01 State and Federal Program
Eligibility
PART
Ed 407 RETENTION OF STUDENT RECORDS
Section Ed
407.01 Student Records
PART Ed 408 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NONPUBLIC SCHOOL
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Section Ed 408.01 Duties of the Nonpublic School advisory
Council
Section Ed 408.02 Membership Selection
Section Ed
408.03 Rotation of Membership and Term
of Appointment
Section Ed 408.04 Records of the Advisory Council
Section Ed 408.05 Funding and Support of Council Activities
Section Ed 408.06 Grievance Committee
Section Ed 408.07 Request for Grievance Conference for the
Denied Approval of a Nonpublic School
Section Ed 408.08 Grievance Conference for the Denied Approval
of a Nonpublic School
PART Ed 409 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Section Ed 409.01 Definitions
Section Ed 409.02 Grievance Procedures; Request for
Administrative Due Process Hearing
Section Ed 409.03 Scheduling of Administrative Due Process
Hearings; Pleadings; Order of Notice
Section Ed 409.04 Continuance and Rescheduling of the Hearing;
Consequences of Default
Section Ed 409.05 Proposed Written Decision of Hearing Officer
Section Ed 409.06 Appeal of State Board Decision
Section Ed 409.07 Revocation and Probation
Section Ed 409.08 Appeal of Decision of State Board
Section Ed 409.09 Public Notice of Revocation of Approval
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CHAPTER
Ed 500 CREDENTIAL STANDARDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL
PART
Ed 501 PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
Section
Ed 501.01 Purpose
Section
Ed 501.02 Definitions
PART
Ed 502 PUBLIC INFORMATION
Section
Ed 502.01 Confidentiality of Credentialing Records
Section
Ed 502.02 Access to Records
Section
Ed 502.03 Custodian of Records
PART
Ed 503 REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT
Section
Ed 503.01 Requirement for Employment
Section
Ed 503.02 Sanctions for Employment Without a Valid Credential
PART
Ed 504 PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Section
Ed 504.01 Beginning Educator License
Section
Ed 504.02 Experienced Educator License
Section
Ed 504.03 Intern Authorization
Section
Ed 504.031 Master Teacher Certification
Section
Ed 504.04 Emergency Authorization
Section
Ed 504.05 In Process of Licensure Authorization (IPLA).
Section
Ed 504.06 Certification as a Paraeducator II
Section
Ed 504.07 Certification as a Paraeducator I
Section
Ed 504.08 School Nurse I
Section
Ed 504.09 School Nurse II
Section
Ed 504.10 School Nurse III
Section Ed 504.11 Educational Interpreter and Transliterator
for Children and Youth Ages 3-21 Inclusive
Section
Ed 504.12 Criminal History Record Check
Clearance
PART
Ed 505 HOW TO OBTAIN A NEW HAMPSHIRE EDUCATOR LICENSE
Section
Ed 505.01 Basic Academic Skills and Subject Area Assessment
Section
Ed 505.02 General Education Requirements
Section
Ed 505.03 Professional Education Requirements for Endorsements in Ed
506 and Ed 507
Section
Ed 505.04 Professional Education Requirements for Educational
Administrators
Section
Ed 505.05 Approved Educator Preparation Program
Section
Ed 505.06 Statement of Eligibility (SOE) and Site-Based Licensing
Plan (SBLP)
Section
Ed 505.07 Demonstrated Competencies
Section
Ed 505.08 General Application Instructions
Section Ed 505.09 Fees
Section Ed 505.10
Applicant, Employer, and Mentor Responsibilities for Timely Review and
Processing by the Department
PART
Ed 506 REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATION FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND
ADMINISTRATION
Section
Ed 506.01 Superintendent
Section
Ed 506.02 Assistant Superintendent
Section
Ed 506.03 District Administrator
Section
Ed 506.04 Special Education Administrator
Section
Ed 506.05 Curriculum Administrator
Section
Ed 506.06 Principal
Section
Ed 506.07 Assistant Principal
Section
Ed 506.08 Career and Technical Education Principal
PART
Ed 507 REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATION FOR EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL IN
SPECIFIC AREAS
Section
Ed 507.01 RESERVED
Section
Ed 507.02 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Specialty Area
Teacher
Section
Ed 507.03 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Specialty License
Section
Ed 507.04 RESERVED
Section
Ed 507.05 Technology and Engineering Teacher
Section
Ed 507.06 RESERVED
Section
Ed 507.07 RESERVED
Section
Ed 507.08 RESERVED
Section
Ed 507.09 Visual Arts Teacher
Section
Ed 507.10 EXPIRED
Section
Ed 507.11 Elementary Education Teacher
Section
Ed 507.12 RESERVED
Section
Ed 507.13 EXPIRED
Section
Ed 507.14 RESERVED
Section
Ed 507.15 Health Educator
Section
Ed 507.16 Physical Education Teacher
Section
Ed 507.17 ESOL Teacher
Section
Ed 507.18 Early Childhood Education Teacher
Section
Ed 507.19 RESERVED
Section
Ed 507.20 RESERVED
Section
Ed 507.21 RESERVED
Section
Ed 507.22 RESERVED
Section
Ed 507.23 RESERVED
Section
Ed 507.24 English Language Arts Teacher for Grades 5-12
Section
Ed 507.25 Mathematics Teacher; General Requirements
Section
Ed 507.26 Mathematics Teacher – Middle Level
Section
Ed 507.27 Mathematics Teacher – Upper Level
Section
Ed 507.28 Social Studies Teacher for Grades 5-12
Section
Ed 507.29 Science Teacher for Grades 5-8
Section
Ed 507.30 Science Teacher; General Requirements
Section
Ed 507.31 Earth and Space Science Teacher for Grades 7-12
Section
Ed 507.32 Life Sciences Teacher for Grades 7-12
Section
Ed 507.33 Chemistry Teacher for Grades 7-12
Section
Ed 507.34 Physics Teacher for Grades 7-12
Section
Ed 507.35 Theatre Teacher
Section
Ed 507.36 RESERVED
Section
Ed 507.37 Classical Languages Teacher
Section
Ed 507.38 World Language Teacher
Section
Ed 507.39 Music Teacher
Section
Ed 507.40 Special Education Teacher
Section
Ed 507.41 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Section Ed 507.42 Special Education Teacher in Area of
Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
Section Ed 507.43 Special Education Teacher in Area of
Deaf and Hearing Disabilities.
Section Ed 507.44 Special Education Teacher in Area of
Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities
Section Ed 507.45 Special
Education Teacher in Area of Specific Learning Disabilities
Section Ed 507.46 Special Education Teacher in Area of
Physical and Health Disabilities
Section Ed 507.47 Special Education Teacher in Area of
Blind and Vision Disabilities
Section Ed 507.48 RESERVED
Section
Ed 507.49 Comprehensive Business Educator
Section
Ed 507.50 Comprehensive Family and Consumer Science Education
Teacher
Section
Ed 507.51 Dance Teacher
Section
Ed 507.52 Reading and Writing Teacher
Section
Ed 507.53 Physical Science Teacher For Grades 7-12
Section
Ed 507.54 Computer Science Educator
Section
Ed 507.55 English Language Arts Teacher For Grades 5-8
Section
Ed 507.56 Social Studies Teacher For Grades 5-8
PART
Ed 508 REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS AND INSTRUCTIONAL
SPECIALISTS
Section
Ed 508.01 School Counselor
Section
Ed 508.02 School Psychologist
Section
Ed 508.03 School Social Worker
Section Ed 508.04 Specialist in Assessment of
Intellectual Functioning (SAIF)
Section
Ed 508.05 School Counseling Director
Section
Ed 508.06 Library Media Coordinator
Section Ed 508.07 Library Media Specialist
Section Ed 508.08 Digital Learning Specialist
Section Ed 508.09 Reading and Writing Specialist
Section Ed 508.10 Specialist in Elementary Mathematics
K-Pre-Algebra
PART
Ed 509 CREDENTIAL RENEWAL AND VALIDITY
Section Ed 509.01 Recommended Renewal; Process for
Educators Currently Employed Under a Local NH Professional Development Master
Plan
Section Ed 509.02 Department of Education Renewal;
Process for Educators Not Currently Employed Under a Local NH Professional
Development Master Plan
Section
Ed 509.03 Renewal Documentation
Section
Ed 509.04 Late Filing
PART
Ed 510 CODE OF CONDUCT
Section Ed 510.01 Principle I – Responsibility to the
Education Profession and Educational Professionals
Section
Ed 510.02 Principle 2 – Responsibility to Students
Section
Ed 510.03 Principle 3 – Responsibility to the School Community
Section
Ed 510.04 Principle 4 – Responsible and Ethical Use of Technology
Section
Ed 510.05 Duty to Report
PART
Ed 511 DENIAL, INVESTIGATIONS AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
Section
Ed 511.01 Complaints, Cases and Investigations
Section
Ed 511.02 Reprimand, Suspension, or Revocation
Section
Ed 511.03 Disciplinary Hearings
Section
Ed 511.04 Status of a Credential Pending Completion of Disciplinary
Proceeding
Section
Ed 511.05 Grounds for Reinstatement After Suspension
PART
Ed 512 DENIAL OF CERTIFICATION
Section
Ed 512.01 Denial of Credential
PART
Ed 513 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN AND RECERTIFICATION
Section
Ed 513.01 Basic Requirement
Section
Ed 513.02 Criteria for State Approval of Local Professional
Development Master Plan
Section
Ed 513.03 Individual Professional Development Plan
Section
Ed 513.04 Criteria for License Renewal of Educators Under the
Professional Development Master Plan
Section
Ed 513.05 Criteria for Recertification of Educators Not Under the
Local Professional Development Master Plan
Section
Ed 513.06 Licensed Paraeducators and Educational Interpreter and
Transliterator
Section
Ed 513.07 School Nurse
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CHAPTER
Ed 600 APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL
PREPARATION PROGRAMS
PART Ed 601 DEFINITIONS
Section Ed 601.01 Definitions A-F
Section Ed 601.02 Definitions G-Z
PART Ed 602 PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL
Section Ed 602.01 Scope of Approval Process
Section Ed 602.02 Evaluation Requirements
Section Ed 602.03 Demonstrated Competencies
Section Ed 602.04 Approval Requirement
Section Ed 602.05 Application Fees for Program Review
Section Ed 602.06 Option 1
Section Ed 602.07 Option 2
Section Ed 602.08 Option 3
Section Ed 602.09 Option 4
Section Ed 602.10 Review Report and Approval Recommendations
Section Ed 602.11 Department Responsibility
Section Ed 602.12 Time and Expiration Date Extension Request
Section Ed 602.13 Interim Review of Approved Programs
Section Ed 602.14 Progress Reports
Section Ed 602.15 Annual Reports
Section Ed 602.16 Substantive Program Changes During the
Approval Period
Section Ed 602.17 Action by State Board; Appeal
Section Ed 602.18 Maintaining Records
Section Ed 602.19 System of Notification
PART Ed 603 CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS AT THE BACCALAUREATE AND POST-BACCALAUREATE
LEVELS
Section Ed 603.01 Curriculum at the Post-Baccalaureate and
Baccalaureate Levels
Section Ed 603.02 Candidate Advising
PART Ed 604 CLINICAL PRACTICE AND PARTNERSHIP STANDARDS
FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS AT THE BACCALAUREATE AND
POST-BACCALAUREAE LEVELS
Section Ed 604.01 Clinical Practice
Section Ed 604.02 Clinical Partnerships
Section Ed 604.03 Clinical Educators
Section Ed 604.04 Clinical Supervision
Section Ed 604.05 Criminal History Records Check Credential
PART Ed 605 RESOURCE STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
PREPARATION PROGRAMS AT THE BACCALUAREATE AND POST-BACCALAUREATE LEVELS
Section Ed 605.01 Resources at the Post-Baccalaureate and
Baccalaureate Level
Section Ed 605.02 Faculty and Staff
Resources
Section Ed 605.03 Funding and Financial Accountability
Section Ed 605.04 Facilities
PART Ed 606 ASSESSMENT SYSTEM STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
Section Ed
606.01 Candidate Assessment System Standards
Section Ed 606.02 Program Assessment System l
Section Ed 606.03 Verification of a Candidate’s Completion of a
PEPP
PART Ed 607 INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION (IHE)
RESPONSIBILITY
Section Ed 607.01 Institutional Accreditation and Degree
Granting Requirement
Section Ed 607.02 General Education Content Requirements
Section Ed 607.03 Code of Conduct Requirements
Section Ed 607.04 Professional Education Requirements
PART Ed 608 STANDARDS RELATING TO PROGRAMS AND AREAS OF
CONCENTRATION
Section Ed 608.01 Area of Concentration
Section Ed 608.02 Teachers
Section Ed 608.03 Educational Specialists and Instructional
Specialists
Section Ed 608.04 Educational Leadership and Administration
PART Ed 609 RESERVED
PART Ed 610 RESERVED
PART Ed 611 RESERVED
PART Ed 612
RESERVED
PART Ed 613 - RESERVED
PART Ed 614 RESERVED
PART Ed 615 RESERVED
PART Ed 616 RESERVED
CHAPTER
Ed 700 ADULT HIGH SCHOOL, BASIC
EDUCATION PROGRAM AND HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM
PART
Ed 701 DEFINITIONS
Section Ed
701.01 Definitions - RESERVED
PART
Ed 702 ADULT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Section Ed
702.01 Establishment of an Adult High
School Diploma Program
Section Ed
702.02 Certification of Teachers
Section Ed
702.03 Transfer from Day to Evening
Programs
Section Ed
702.04 Eligibility
Section Ed
702.05 Credit Hours
Section Ed 702.06 Sources of High School Credit
Section Ed
702.07 Attendance Policies
Section Ed 702.08 Graduation Requirements
PART
Ed 703 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
Section Ed
703.01 Adult Basic Education
Section Ed
703.02 Student Eligibility
PART
Ed 704 HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM
Section Ed
704.01 Minimum Test Scores for High
School Equivalency Certificate
Section Ed
704.02 Admission to Testing
Section Ed
704.03 Transcripts
of the High School Equivalency Certificate
CHAPTER
Ed 800 EDUCATION FREEDOM ACCOUNTS
PROGRAM
PART Ed 801 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Section
Ed 801.01 Purpose
Section
Ed 801.02 Scope
PART
Ed 802 DEFINITIONS
Section
Ed 802.01 Definitions
PART
Ed 803 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Section
Ed 803.01 Scholarship Organization
Section
Ed 803.02 Education Service Providers
Section
Ed 803.03 Responsibilities of Public
Schools and School Districts
PART
Ed 804 EFA FUNDS AND DISBURSEMENT
Section
Ed 804.01 Funds; Generally
Section
Ed 804.02 Qualifying EFA Expenses
Section
Ed 804.03 EFA Disbursement
Part
805 APPLICATION AND ENROLLMENT
Section
Ed 805.01 Application Development,
Agreement, and Notification Requirements
Section
Ed 805.02 Enrollment
PART
806 TERMINATION OF EDUCATION FREEDOM
ACCOUNTS
Section
Ed 806.01 Termination of EFA’s
PART
807 LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Section
Ed 807.01 Legislative Oversight
Committee Established
CHAPTER
Ed 900 DROPOUT PREVENTION AND
DROPOUT RECOVERY PROGRAM
PART Ed 901 PURPOSE
Section
Ed 901.01 Purpose
PART
Ed 902 DEFINITIONS
Section
Ed 902.01 Applicant
Section
Ed 902.02 Department
Section
Ed 902.03 Council
Section
Ed 902.04 Graduation Rate
Section
Ed 902.05 Program
Section
Ed 902.06 Program Participant
Section
Ed 902.07 Return to School Rate
PART
Ed 903 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND
SERVICES
Section
Ed 903.01 Program Administration
Section
Ed 903.02 Program Services
PART
Ed 904 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
Section
Ed 904.01 Services
Section
Ed 904.02 Certifying Program
Participants
Section
Ed 904.03 Reporting
PART
Ed 905 DROPOUT PREVENTION AND DROPOUT
RECOVERY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL
Section
Ed 905.01 Membership
Section
Ed 905.02 Term of Office and
Compensation
Section
Ed 905.03 Meetings
Section
Ed 905.04 Responsibilities of the
Council
PART
Ed 906 FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM AND
APPLICATION PROCESS
Section
Ed 906.01 Source of Funding
Section
Ed 906.02 Eligibility for Funding
Section
Ed 906.03 Matching Funds Required
Section
Ed 906.04 Requests for Proposals
Section
Ed 906.05 Proposal Requirements
PART
Ed 907 REVIEW PROCESS FOR PROPOSALS
Section
Ed 907.01 Council Review of Proposals
Section
Ed 907.02 Criteria for Reviewing
Proposals
Section
Ed 907.03 Method of Award
CHAPTER
Ed 1000 VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
PROGRAMS
PART
Ed 1001 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Section
Ed 1001.01 Purpose
Section
Ed 1001.02 Scope
PART
Ed 1002 DEFINITIONS
Section
Ed 1002.01 Definitions
PART
Ed 1003 PROTECTION, USE, AND RELEASE OF
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Section
Ed 1003.01 Notice to the Individual
Section
Ed 1003.02 Confidentiality
Section
Ed 1003.03 Personally Identifiable
Information (PII) and Other Personal Information Data
Section
Ed 1003.04 Release of Information
Section
Ed 1003.05 Exchanging PII and Other
Personal Information and Data with Other Parties
PART
Ed 1004 REFERRALS ANHD APPLYING FOR
SERVICES
Section
Ed 1004.02 Intention to Achieve an
Employment Outcome
Section
Ed 1004.03 Referrals and Applying for
Services
PART
Ed 1005 ASSESSMENT
Section
Ed 1005.01 Assessment: Generally
Section
Ed 1005.02 Role of the Vocational
Rehabilitation Counselor
Section
Ed 1005.03 Individual’s Participation in
the Assessment Process
Section
Ed 1005.04 Focus on Functional
Capacities and Employment Factors
Section
Ed 1005.05 Assessment for Determining
Eligibility and Priority for Services
Section
Ed 1005.06 Assessment for Developing the
Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)
Section
Ed 1005.07 Referral for Assessment
Services
PART
Ed 1006 ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES
Section
Ed 1006.01 Eligibility
Section
Ed 1006.02 Employment Factors
Section
Ed 1006.03 Trial Work Experiences for
Individuals with Significant Disabilities
Section
Ed 1006.04 Timeline for Determining
Eligibility
Section
Ed 1006.05 Eligibility Determination
Section
Ed 1006.06 Provisions of an
Ineligibility Determination
Section
Ed 1006.07 Closure without Eligibility
Determination
PART
Ed 1007 SIGNIFIANCE OF DISABILITY
Section
Ed 1007.01 Significance of Disability
Categories
Section
Ed 1007.02 Determining Significance of
Disability
PART
Ed 1008 INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN FOR
EMPLOYMENT
Section
Ed 1008.01 Individualized Plan for
Employment (IPE); Generally
Section
Ed 1008.02 Timeline for IPE Development
Section
Ed 1008.03 Basic Requirements of the IPE
Section
Ed 1008.04 Contents of the IPE
Section
Ed 1008.05 Options for Development of
the IPE
Section
Ed 1008.06 Counseling and Guidance
During IPE Development
Section
Ed 1008.07 Secondary Students with
Disabilities
Section
Ed 1008.08 IPE and Supported Employment
Section
Ed 1008.09 IPE Documentation
Requirements
Section
Ed 1008.10 Preparing the Original IPE
Section
Ed 1008.11 Reviewing the IPE
Section
Ed 1008.12 Changes to the IPE
Section
Ed 1008.13 IPE Approvals and Signatures
Section
Ed 1008.14 Record of Services
PART
Ed 1009 ORDER OF SELECTION
Section
Ed 1009.01 Determination, Establishment,
and Implementation
Section
Ed 1009.02 Referring Individuals Under
an Order of Selection
PART
Ed 1010 COMPARABLE SERVICES AND BENEFITS
Section
Ed 1010.01 Comparable Services and
Benefits
PART Ed 1011 PARTIDIPATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN COST OF
SERVICES BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED
Section Ed 1011.01 Financial Needs Assessment
PART Ed 1012 STANDARDS FOR PROVIDERS OF SERVICES
Section Ed 1012.01 Standards for Facilities and Providers of
Services
PART Ed 1013 INFORMED CHOICE
Section Ed 1013.01 Informed Choice
PART Ed 1014 SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL REVIEW
Section Ed 1014.01 Semi-Annual and Annual Review
PART Ed 1015 REQUIREMENTS FOR CLOSING THE RECORD OF
SERVICES OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS ACHIEVED AN EMPLOYUMENT OUTCOME
Section 1015.01 Closing the Record of Services
PART Ed 1016 SUPPORTED
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM
Section Ed 1016.01 Purpose
Section Ed 1016.02 Definitions
Section Ed 1016.03 Eligibility for Services
Section Ed 1016.04 Authorized Activities
Section Ed 1016.05 Developing Collaborative Agreements
Section Ed 1016.06 Information Collection and Reporting
Requirements
Section Ed 1016.07 Coordinating Services and Activities
Section Ed 1016.08 Transition of an Individual to Extended
Services
Section
Ed 1016.09 Requirements for Successfully
Rehabilitating an Individual in Supported Employment
Section Ed 1016.10 Client Assistance Program
PART Ed 1017 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
SERVICES PROGRAM AND CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM
Section Ed 1017.01 Purpose
Section Ed 1017.02 Definitions
Section Ed 1017.03 Requirements for Processing Referrals and
Application
Section Ed 1017.04 Requirements for Determining Eligibility
Section Ed 1017.05 Requirements for Determining Ineligibility
Section Ed 1017.06 Review of Ineligibility Determination
Section Ed 1017.07 Requirements for an Independent Living Plan
Section Ed 1017.08 Initiation and Development of an Independent
Living Plan
Section Ed 1017.09 Review
Section
Ed 1017.10 Coordination with Vocational
Rehabilitation, Developmental Disabilities, and Special Education Programs
Section
Ed 1017.11 Termination of Services
Section
Ed 1017.12 Maintaining Records for the
Individual
Section
Ed 1017.13 Durational Limitations on
Independent Living Services
Section
Ed 1017.14 Standards for Service
Providers
Section
Ed 1017.15 Personally Identifiable
Information (PII)
PART
Ed 1018 INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES FOR
OLDER INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND
Section
Ed 1018.01 Purpose
Section
Ed 1018.02 Definitions
Section
Ed 1018.03 Services for Older
Individuals Who Are Blind
Section
Ed 1018.04 Administering the Program
PART
Ed 1019 NEW HAMPSHIRE BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
Section
Ed 1019.01 Purpose
Section
Ed 1019.02 Authority
Section
Ed 1019.03 Definitions
Section
Ed 1019.04 Issuance of Vending Facility
Manager Licenses
Section
Ed 1019.05 Training Program and
Probationary Period
Section
Ed 1019.06 Probationary Candidates
(Individuals on the Roster)
Section
Ed 1019.07 Transfers and Promotions of
Licensed Managers
Section
Ed 1019.08 Teaming Arrangements
Section
Ed 1019.09 Vending Routes
Section
Ed 1019.10 Maintenance and Replacement
of Equipment
Section
Ed 1019.11 Setting Aside of Funds
Section
Ed 1019.12 Distribution and use of
Income from Vending Machines on Federal Property
Section
Ed 1019.13 Operating Agreement Between
SBVI and Manager
Section
Ed 1019.14 Performance Probation
Section
Ed 1019.15 Removal of a Manager
Section
Ed 1019.16 Termination of Licenses
Section
Ed 1019.17 Vending Facility Equipment
and Initial Stock
Section
Ed 1019.18 Continuing Education and
Upward Mobility
Section
Ed 1019.19 Manager Secured Locations
Section
Ed 1019.20 Election, Organization, and
Functions of State Committee of Licensed Managers
Section
Ed 1019.21 Administrative Reviews,
Evidentiary Hearings, and Arbitration of Manager
Section
Ed 1019.22 Access to Program and
Financial Information
Section
Ed 1019.23 Manager and SBVI
Responsibilities
Section
Ed 1019.24 State Licensing Rules
Section
Ed 1019.25 Responsibilities of Vending
Facilities
PART
Ed 1020 INTERPRETER CLASSIFICATION
SYSTEM
Section
Ed 1020.01 Purpose
Section
Ed 1020.02 Program Designation
Section
Ed 1020.03 Classification
Section
Ed 1020.04 Applicability; Administration
of Classification System Program
Section
Ed 1020.05 Definitions
Section Ed 1020.06 Administration of State Classification Test;
Classification Fees
Section Ed 1020.07 Application Process
Section Ed 1020.08 State Classification Test
Section Ed 1020.09 Administration of State Classification Test
Section Ed 1020.10 Classification of Interpreters
Section Ed 1020.11 Maintenance of Classification
Section Ed 1020.12 Raters
Section Ed 1020.13 Publication of Directory of Interpreters for
the Deaf
Section Ed 1020.14 Retention of Test and Directory Data
Section Ed 1020.15 Appeal
PART Ed 1021 REVIEW PROCEDURE
Section Ed 1021.01 Review Procedures
Section Ed 1021.02 Notification of Right to Mediation and
Hearings
Section Ed 1021.03 Informal Dispute Resolution
Section Ed 1021.04 Mediation
Section Ed 1021.05 Mediation Procedure
Section Ed 1021.06 Scheduling of Mediation, Prehearing
Conference, and Hearing
Section Ed 1021.07 Initiation of Hearing by Applicant or
Individual
Section Ed 1021.08 Commencement of Hearing Process
Section Ed 1021.09 Denial, Dismissal, or Withdrawal of Request
for Hearing
Section Ed 1021.10 Scheduling Mediation Proceedings and Hearings
Section Ed 1021.11 Elements of a Hearing
Section Ed 1021.12 Prehearing Procedures
Section Ed 1021.13 Voluntary Production of Information
Section Ed 1021.14 Motion to Compel Production of Information
Section Ed 1021.15 Hearing Procedures
Section Ed 1021.16 Agreement Prior to Hearing
Section Ed 1021.17 Continuance of Hearing
Section Ed 1021.18 Decision
Section Ed 1021.19 Impact on Provision of Services During
Proceedings
Section Ed 1021.20 Civil Action
CHAPTER
Ed 1100 STANDARDS FOR THE EDUCATION
OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
PART
Ed 1101 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Section Ed
1101.01 Purpose
Section Ed
1101.02 Scope
PART
Ed 1102 DEFINITIONS
Section
Ed 1102.01 Definitions A-C
Section
Ed 1102.02 Definitions D-G
Section
Ed 1102.03 Definitions H-M
Section
Ed 1102.04 Definitions N-R
Section
Ed 1102.05 Definitions S-Z
PART
Ed 1103 PARTICIPANTS IN THE SPECIAL
EDUCATION PROCESS
Section Ed
1103.01 IEP Team
Section Ed
1103.02 Parent Participation
PART
Ed 1104 – SPECIAL EDUCATION PROCESS SEQUENCE
Section
Ed 1104.01 Sequence of Special Education
Process
PART
Ed 1105 CHILD FIND
Section
Ed 1105.01 Responsibilities of the Local
Education Agency
Section
Ed 1105.02 LEA Child Find Program
Section Ed 1105.03 Child Find for Children Placed in Homes for
Children, Health Care Facilities, or State Institutions
Section Ed 1105.04 Child Find for Children Currently Receiving
Family Centered Early Supports and Services
PART
Ed 1106 REFERRAL AND DISPOSITION OF
REFERRAL
Section
Ed 1106.01 Process; Provision of FAPE
PART
Ed 1107 EVALUATION
Section Ed
1107.01 Evaluation
Section Ed
1107.02 Evaluation Requirements for
Children with Specific Learning Disabilities
Section Ed
1107.03 Independent Educational
Evaluations
Section Ed
1107.04 Qualified Examiners
Section Ed
1107.05 Evaluation Report
PART
Ed 1108 DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Section
Ed 1108.01 Determination of Eligibility
for Special Education
PART
Ed 1109 THE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION
PROGRAM
Section Ed
1109.01 Elements of an Individualized
Education Program
Section Ed 1109.02 Transportation
Section
Ed 1109.03 When an IEP Is in Effect; IEP
Meetings; Development, Review, and Revision of an IEP; Transition Services
Section
Ed 1109.04 Copies of the IEP and
Evidence of Implementation
Section
Ed 1109.05 IEPs for Children Placed in
Private Providers of Special Education or other non-LEA Programs by Public
Agencies
Section
Ed 1109.06 Monitoring and Annual Review
of IEPs
PART
Ed 1110 EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES
Section Ed 1110.01
Extended School Year Services
PART
Ed 1111 PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN WITH
DISABILITIES
Section Ed
1111.01 Placement in the Least
Restrictive Environment
Section Ed
1111.02 Continuum of Alternative
Educational Environments
Section Ed
1111.03 Placement Decisions
Section Ed 1111.04 Home Instruction for School-Aged Children
with Disabilities
PART
Ed 1112 PARENTALLY PLACED CHILDREN WITH
DISABILITIES
Section
Ed 1112.01 Parentally Placed Children
with Disabilities When FAPE Is Not At Issue
Section Ed 1112.02 Children With Disabilities Enrolled by Their
Parents in Private Schools When FAPE is at Issue
Section Ed 1112.03 Children with Disabilities Receiving Home
Education
PART Ed 1113 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND
OPERATION OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES ADMINISTERED BY LOCAL
EDUCATION AGENCIES
Section Ed
1113.01 Applicability
Section
Ed 1113.02 Required IEP Compliance;
Programming in Appropriate Learning Environments
Section Ed
1113.03 Establishment of Education
Programs for Children with Disabilities
Section Ed
1113.04 Behavioral Interventions
Section Ed
1113.05 Emergency Intervention
Procedures
Section Ed
1113.06 RESERVED
Section Ed
1113.07 Prohibition on Mandatory
Medication
Section Ed
1113.08 Curricula
Section Ed
1113.09 Equipment, Material, and
Assistive Technology
Section Ed
1113.10 Class Size and Age Range
Section Ed
1113.11 Facilities and Location
Section Ed
1113.12 Personnel Standards
Section Ed
1113.13 Diplomas
Section Ed
1113.14 The Length of the School Year
Section Ed
1113.15 The Length of the School Day
PART Ed 1114 STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL OF PRIVATE PROVIDERS OF
SPECIAL EDUCATION AND NON-LEA PROGRAMS
Section Ed 1114.01 Applicability
Section Ed 1114.02 Definition
Section Ed 1114.03 Governance
Section Ed 1114.04 Administration
Section Ed 1114.05 Program Requirements
Section Ed 1114.06 Responsibilities of Private Providers of
Special Education or Other Non-LEA Programs in the Implementation of IEPs
Section Ed 1114.07 Behavioral Interventions
Section Ed 1114.08 Emergency Intervention Procedures
Section Ed 1114.09 RESERVED
Section Ed 1114.10 Qualifications and Requirements for
Instructional, Administrative, and Support Personnel
Section Ed 1114.11 Employee and Volunteer Background
Investigations
Section Ed 1114.12 Change in Placement or Termination of the
Enrollment of a Child With a Disability
Section Ed 1114.13 Parent Access to Education Records
Section Ed 1114.14 Class Size
Section Ed 1114.15 Calendar Requirements
Section Ed 1114.16 Physical Facilities
Section Ed 1114.17 Child Care
Section Ed 1114.18 Health and Medical Care
Section Ed 1114.19 Insurance Coverage
Section Ed 1114.20 Photography and Audio or Audio-Visual
Recording
Section Ed 1114.21 Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Section Ed 1114.22 Protections Afforded to Children with
Disabilities
PART
Ed 1115 SURROGATE PARENTS
Section Ed 1115.01 Basis for Appointment of a Surrogate Parent
Section Ed
1115.02 Initiating a Request for
Appointment of a Surrogate Parent
Section Ed
1115.03 Investigation and Determination
of the Need for a Surrogate Parent
Section Ed
1115.04 Requesting Appointment of a
Surrogate Parent
Section
Ed 1115.05 Appointment
Section
Ed 1115.06 Selection of Surrogate
Parents
Section
Ed 1115.07 Training of Surrogate Parents
Section
Ed 1115.08 Responsibilities of Surrogate
Parents
PART Ed 1116 ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF
SURROGATE PARENTS
Section Ed 1116.01 Applicability
Section Ed 1116.02 Assignment of a Surrogate Parent for an
Unaccompanied Child who is or may be a Child with a Disability
Section Ed 1116.03 Appointment of a Surrogate Parent by Court
Order for a Child who is or might be a Child with a Disability
Section Ed 1116.04 Appointment of Foster Parents as Surrogate
Parents Pursuant to RSA 186-C:14-a
PART Ed 1117 EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WHO MAY BE SUBJECT TO
COURT ORDERED RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT IN HOMES FOR CHILDREN, HEALTH CARE
FACILITIES, OR STATE INSTITUTIONS
Section
Ed 1117.01 Purpose and Scope
Section
Ed 1117.02 Definitions
Section Ed
1117.03 Review Procedures for Children
Previously Determined to Have Disabilities
Section
Ed 1117.04 Emergency Placement Review
Procedures for Children Previously Determined to have Disabilities
Section
Ed 1117.05 Review Procedures for
Children Not Previously Determined to Have Disabilities
Section
Ed 1117.06 Dispute Resolution Procedures
Section
Ed 1117.07 Transfer of Student Records
PART
Ed 1118 INCARCERATED CHILDREN WITH
DISABILITIES
Section
1118.01 Definitions
Section
1118.02 Eligible Offenders with
Disabilities Incarcerated in State Correctional Facilities
Section
1118.03 Incarcerated Children Under the
Age of 18
Section
1118.04 Children with Disabilities
Incarcerated in County Correctional Facilities
PART Ed 1119 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION
Section
Ed 1119.01 Confidentiality Requirements
Section
Ed 1119.02 Disciplinary Information
PART
Ed 1120 PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS
Section
Ed 1120.01 Applicability; Transfer of
Rights
Section Ed 1120.02 Rights and Responsibilities
Section Ed 1120.03 Written Prior Notice
Section Ed 1120.04 Parental Consent
Section Ed 1120.05 Parental Refusal of Consent; Initiation of
Due Process Hearing by LEA
Section Ed 1120.06 Parental Failure to Respond; Implementation
of Changes by LEA
Section Ed 1120.07 Independent Educational Evaluations
Section Ed 1120.08 Public and Private Insurance
PART
Ed 1121 COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
Section Ed
1121.01 Filing a Complaint
Section
Ed 1121.02 Investigation of Complaints
and Complaint Procedures
Section Ed
1121.03 Resolution of Complaints
Section Ed
1121.04 Reconsideration and Appeals
PART
Ed 1122 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Section
Ed 1122.01 Availability of Alternative
Dispute Resolution
Section
Ed 1122.02 Forms of Alternative Dispute
Resolution
Section
Ed 1122.03 Alternative Dispute
Resolution Results
Section
Ed 1122.04 Appointment of a Hearing
Officer
PART
Ed 1123 ADMINISTRATIVE DUE PROCESS
HEARING PROCEDURE
Section Ed
1123.01 Conducting Administrative Due
Process Hearings
Section Ed
1123.02 Sequence of an Administrative
Due Process Hearing
Section Ed
1123.03 Filing a Due Process Hearing
Complaint
Section Ed
1123.04 Initiation of Administrative Due
Process Hearing by Parents or by LEA
Section Ed
1123.05 Required Notice for Filing
Administrative Due Process Hearing Complaint
Section Ed
1123.06 Commencement of Hearing Process
Section
Ed 1123.07 Scheduling of Alternative
Dispute Resolution, Prehearing Conference, and Due Process Hearing
Section
Ed 1123.08 Resolution Process
Section
Ed 1123.09 Time of Hearing
Section
Ed 1123.10 Parental Withdrawal of Due
Process Hearing Complaint
Section
Ed 1123.11 Local Education Agency
Responsibilities when an Administrative Due Process Hearing Complaint is Filed
Section
Ed 1123.12 Department Administrative Due
Process Hearing Responsibilities
Section
Ed 1123.13 Voluntary Production of
Information
Section
Ed 1123.14 Motion to Compel Production
of Information
Section
Ed 1123.15 Prehearing Procedures
Section
Ed 1123.16 Notification Concerning
Agreement
Section
Ed 1123.17 Hearing Procedures
Section
Ed 1123.18 Hearing Officer Decision
Section
Ed 1123.19 Extension of 45-Day Period
Section
Ed 1123.20 Appeal of Decision of Hearing
Officer
Section
Ed 1123.21 Copies of Decisions to be
Available
Section
Ed 1123.22 Post-hearing Matters
Section
Ed 1123.23 Child’s Status During
Proceedings
Section
Ed 1123.24 Hearing Officers
Section
Ed 1123.25 Expedited Due Process
Hearings
PART
Ed 1124 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES FOR
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Section
Ed 1124.01 Disciplinary Procedures
Section
Ed 1124.02 Services for Children with
Disabilities Removed from Current Placement
PART
Ed 1125 STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ENFORCEMENT
Section Ed
1125.01 Department of Enforcement of
These Regulations
Section Ed
1125.02 Enforcement Procedures
Section Ed
1125.03 Opportunity for a Hearing
Section Ed
1125.04 Financial Audits
PART Ed 1126 STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MONITORING OF
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Section Ed 1126.01 Local Education Agency Request for Special
Education Funds
Section Ed 1126.02 Criteria for Approval of Public and
Non-Public Programs
Section Ed 1126.03 Program Approval of Public and Non-Public
Programs
Section Ed 1126.04 Waiver Process for Placements in Approved
In-State Programs
Section Ed 1126.05 Placements in In-State Programs Not Currently
Approved to Provide Special Education and Related Services
Section Ed 1126.06 Out-Of-State Placements
Section Ed 1126.07 New Hampshire Special Education Information
System (NHSEIS)
PART Ed 1127 CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN PLACEMENT FOR
WHICH DCYF HAS FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Section Ed
1127.01 Definitions
Section Ed
1127.02 Application and Criteria for
Financial Assistance
Section Ed
1127.03 Limitations and Financial
Liability
Section
Ed 1127.04 Criteria for State Payments
PART
Ed 1128 SPECIAL EDUCATION AID
Section Ed
1128.01 Definitions
Section Ed
1128.02 Reimbursement
Section
Ed 1128.03 Limitations on Reimbursement
Section Ed
1128.04 Application for Special
Education Aid
Section Ed
1128.05 Calculation of Cost of Special
Education
Section
Ed 1128.06 Emergency Assistance
Section
Ed 1128.07 Proration
Section
Ed 1128.08 State Aid For In-District
Programs
PART Ed 1129 RATE SETTING
Section Ed
1129.01 Definitions
Section Ed
1129.02 Rate Setting Budget Proposal
Section Ed 1129.03 Form 1129A: Cover Sheet
Section
Ed 1129.04 Form 1129B: Personnel
Section Ed
1129.05 Form 1129C: Assets and
Depreciation
Section Ed
1129.06 Form 1129D: Program Data
Section Ed
1129.07 Form 1129E: Revenues
Section Ed
1129.08 Form 1129F: Expenses by Line
Item
Section Ed
1129.09 General Rate Setting Information
Section Ed
1129.10 Allowable Costs
Section Ed 1129.11 Non-Allowable Costs
Section Ed 1129.12 Reasonable Costs
Section Ed 1129.13 Direct Costs
Section Ed 1129.14 Indirect Costs
Section Ed 1129.15 Basis of Accounting
Section Ed 1129.16 Method of Allocation
Section
Ed 1129.17 Form 1129.11: Rate
Computations for Instruction, Room and Board, Occupational Therapy, Physical
Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Counseling
Section
Ed 1129.18 Audit Requirements
Section
Ed 1129.19 Rate Notification
Section
Ed 1129.20 Hearing Mechanism for Special
Education Rates
Section
Ed 1129.21 The Joint Rate Setting
Process
Section
Ed 1129.22 Joint Rate Notification
Section
Ed 1129.23 Hearing Mechanism for Jointly
Set Special Education Rates
CHAPTER
Ed 1200 RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION FOR
CHILDREN
PART
Ed 1201 LIMITING THE USE OF CHILD RESTRAINT
AND SECLUSION PRACTICES
Section
Ed 1201.01 Definitions
Section
Ed 1201.02 Written Policies Required
PART
Ed 1202 RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION
Section
Ed 1202.01 Written Policies Required
Section
Ed 1202.02 Duty to Report
Section
Ed 1202.03 Review of Records
PART
Ed 1203 COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATION
Section
Ed 1203.01 Filing a Complaint
Section Ed 1203.02 Review of Complaint Filed
Section Ed 1203.03 Investigative Process
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CHAPTER
Ed 1300 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION AND
REGIONAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
PART
Ed 1301 DEFINITIONS
Section
Ed 1301.01 Definitions
PART Ed 1302 PLANNING, DESIGNATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
A NEW REGIONAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
Section
Ed 1302.01 Purpose
Section
Ed 1302.02 Responsibility of School
Boards for Receiving Board
PART Ed 1303 RENOVATION OF EXISTING REGIONAL CAREER AND
TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTERS
Section
Ed 1303.01 Purpose
Section
Ed 1303.02 Application for Initial
Project Approval
Section
Ed 1303.03 Application Approval
Section
Ed 1303.04 Signed Agreement
Section
Ed 1303.05 Criteria for Priority or
Renovation Projects
Section
Ed 1303.06 Substantial Changes to an
Approved Project
PART Ed 1304 REGIONAL CTE MANAGEMENT
Section Ed 1304.01 Advisory Committee
Section Ed 1304.02 Regional Career and Technical Education
Agreements (RCTEA)
PART
Ed 1305 TUITION AND TRANSPORTATION COST
DETERMINATIONS
Section
Ed 1305.01 Purpose
Section
Ed 1305.02 Tuition Cost Determination
Section
Ed 1305.03 Transportation Cost
Determination
PART Ed 1306 OTHER CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
Section
Ed 1306.01 Requirements for
Pre-Engineering and Technology Programs
Section
Ed 1306.02 Requirements for Automotive
Technology Programs
PART
Ed 1307 RULES FOR THE ROBOTICS EDUCATION
FUND
Section
Ed 1307.01 Purpose of the Robotics
Education Fund
Section
Ed 1307.02 Scope
Section
Ed 1307.03 Definitions
Section
Ed 1307.04 Uses of Grant Funds for the
Robotics Education Fund
Section
Ed 1307.05 Eligibility Criteria
Section
Ed 1307.06 Robotics Education
Development Program Grant Application
Section
Ed 1307.07 Review of Robotics Education
Development Program Grant Application
Section
Ed 1307.08 Robotics Education
Development Program Grant Disbursement
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER
Ed 1400 LEARN
EVERYWHERE PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CREDIT
PART
Ed 1400 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Section
Ed 1401.01 Purpose
Section
Ed 1401.02 Scope
PART
Ed 1402 DEFINITIONS
Section
Ed 1402.01 Definitions
PART
Ed 1403 PROGRAM APPROVAL
Section
Ed 1403.01 Initial Application
Requirements
Section
Ed 1403.02 Review by Department of
Application for State Board Approval
Section
Ed 1403.03 State Board Approval
Section
Ed 1403.04 Renewal of an Alternative
Program for High School Graduation Credit
Section
Ed 1403.05 Changes to Application
Information
PART
Ed 1404 PROGRAM APPROVAL, REVOCATION,
AND WITHDRAWAL
Section
Ed 1404.01 State Board Approval
PART
Ed 1405 REPORTNG REQUIREMENTS
Section
Ed 1405.01 Alternative Program for High
School Graduation Credit Reporting Requirements
PART
Ed 1406 STUDENT ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
Section
Ed 1406.01 Responsibility of the LEA
PART
Ed 1407 PROGRAM COMPLETION CERTIFICATES
AND ISSUING CREDIT
Section
Ed 1407.01 Program Completion
Certificates
Section
Ed 1407.02 Issuing Credit for Graduation
PART Ed 1408 DEPARTMENT MONITORING OF APPROVED LEARN
EVERYWHERE PROGRAMS
Section
Ed 1408.01 Monitoring
PART
Ed 1409 COMPLAINTS, REVOCATION, AND
WITHDRAWAL
Section
Ed 1409.01 Complaints and Investigations
Section
Ed 1409.02 Suspension, Revocation, and Withdrawal
CHAPTER
Ed 1500 INNOVATION SCHOOLS
PART
Ed 1501 INNOVATION SCHOOLS
Section
Ed 1501.01 Definitions
Section
Ed 1501.02 Innovation Plan
Section
Ed 1501.03 Local Planning and Approval
Section
Ed 1501.04 State Approval
Section
Ed 1501.05 Performance Review
Section
Ed 1501.06 Reporting