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New HampshireHB6992025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

HB699

Sponsored By: Katelyn T Kuttab (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Broader special education eligibility for ages 3–21

The law covers any person ages 3–21 who a school district identifies and evaluates under state board rules and finds has a listed disability. Children ages 3–9 can also qualify based on developmental delay if they meet state board criteria. The law adds “acquired brain injury” after birth (including infection, disease, or lack of oxygen) when it harms school performance and needs services. It also keeps eligibility for some 18–21-year-olds who were identified and got services but left school before incarceration, and for those identified but without an IEP at their last school.

IEP and instruction standards updated

An IEP is a written plan the school district creates under state board rules. It must deliver needed special education and related services within an approved program. The law defines “specially designed instruction” to match federal rules. It must be taught by qualified staff, directly target IEP goals, monitor progress closely, work in any appropriate setting, and keep high expectations.

Clearer rules for special education programs and settings

District special education programs must be approved by the Bureau and take responsibility for all services and supports, including help in general classes. The law defines “educational environments” like resource rooms, self‑contained classrooms, and early childhood special education. It names the Division of Learner Support and the Bureau of Special Education Support as the oversight offices. All districts use one statewide special education data system for required reporting.

Who can act as a parent

For special education, “parent” includes a natural or adoptive parent with legal custody. It also includes a guardian (unless the state is the guardian), a person named in writing to make education decisions when no custodial parent or guardian is available, a surrogate parent, and an appointed foster parent.

State drops list of related services

The law removes the old state list that defined “related services.” Families and schools now rely on state rules and federal IDEA to know what counts. This change reduces detail in state law and can make coverage less clear at the statute level.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Katelyn T Kuttab

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Margaret M Drye

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/07/2025; Chapter 156; eff. 09/05/2025

    7/8/2025House

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 26

    6/25/2025House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/12/2025); SJ 17

    6/24/2025Senate

  4. Ought to Pass: RC 14Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/15/2025; SJ 13

    5/15/2025Senate

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/15/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 21A

    5/13/2025Senate

  6. Hearing: 05/06/2025, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 am; SC 20

    4/30/2025Senate

  7. ==RECESSED== Hearing: 04/29/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:45 am; SC 19

    4/24/2025Senate

  8. Introduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Education; SJ 10

    3/28/2025Senate

  9. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0606h: MA DV 200-168 03/27/2025 HJ 11 P. 13

    3/27/2025House

  10. Amendment # 2025-0606h: AA VV 03/27/2025 HJ 11 P. 12

    3/27/2025House

  11. Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

    3/19/2025House

  12. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0606h 03/12/2025 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 17 P. 52

    3/19/2025House

  13. ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/05/2025 09:30 am LOB 205-207

    2/27/2025House

  14. ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/12/2025 09:30 am LOB 205-207

    2/5/2025House

  15. Public Hearing: 02/03/2025 10:15 am LOB 205-207

    1/29/2025House

  16. Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 3 P. 23

    1/21/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    6/24/2025

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  • Introduced

    1/21/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

    PDF

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