Title XV, Education

I. In this chapter: (a) "Alternative delivery" means a mode of instruction which does not involve face-to-face instruction between instructor and student in the same geographic location. This mode of instruction shall include Internet, televised, video, telephonic, and correspond…

All functions, powers, duties, books, papers, records, and property of every kind, tangible and intangible, real and personal, possessed, controlled, or used by the former department of regional community-technical colleges as of the effective date of this section are hereby tran…

I. Each regional career and technical education receiving and sending school entity within a New Hampshire career and technical education (CTE) region shall be governed by a regional career and technical education agreement (RCTEA) which will be renewed every 4 years and submitte…

An individual who participates in the implementation of an institution of higher education's disciplinary process, including an individual responsible for resolving complaints of reported incidents, shall have training or experience in handling sexual misconduct complaints and th…

I. The department of education is responsible for maintaining a statewide system of regional career and technical education centers to provide and allow for a variety of career and technical education programs funded within state budget appropriations. The treasurer of the state …

I. Whoever violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. II. Whenever the commission determines that a person is violating any provision of this chapter or the rules adopted hereunder, the c…

I. There is established an advisory council on career and technical education (CTE). Notwithstanding RSA 14:49, the members of the council shall be as follows: (a) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate. (b) Two members of the house of representatives,…

I. The commissioner of the department of education and the chancellor of the community college system of New Hampshire shall annually issue a joint report on the proposed use and distribution of federal vocational funds. Such report shall be completed by October 15 of each year a…

Each institution of higher education shall ensure that its Title IX coordinator and members of its special or campus police force or the campus safety personnel employed by the institution are educated in the awareness of sexual misconduct and in trauma-informed response.

I. There is established an equipment and instruction program in which any regional career and technical education center may establish a revolving fund to be used for capital improvement costs for the replacement or upgrading of equipment, or for aiding instruction in the various…

Annually, not later than October 1, an institution of higher education shall prepare and submit to the director, the commissioner of the department of health and human services, the clerks of the senate and house of representatives, and the chairpersons of the senate and house co…

The property of the community college system of New Hampshire is exempt from taxation as provided in RSA 72:23.

In accordance with 20 U.S.C. section 9271, the state shall include in its unified plan, all secondary career and technical education programs authorized under 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq., known as the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 as amended by the Strengt…

The names of the respective colleges of the community college system of New Hampshire shall be established, and may be changed, upon approval by the board of trustees and approval by the governor and council.

The following legislative members shall be appointed to the youth council which has been established as a subgroup within the State Workforce Innovation Board formed by the governor pursuant to the Workforce Investment Act of 1998: I. Two members of the house of representatives, …

A reporting party or a witness that causes an investigation of sexual misconduct, or drug or alcohol use, shall not be subject to a disciplinary proceeding or sanction for a violation of the institution of higher education's student conduct policy related to the incident unless t…

The community college system of New Hampshire colleges are authorized to seek accreditation and maintain membership in the regional accrediting association to satisfy the requirements necessary to achieve and maintain regional accreditation and to meet the requirements necessary …

I. The department of education shall facilitate the development and implementation of a pre-engineering and technology curriculum in the public schools for students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are interested in careers in engineering or allied engineering fields, and sha…

Upon determination, after reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing, that an institution of higher education has violated or failed to carry out any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter, the director may impose a civil penalty upon such instituti…

There is established a pre-engineering and technology advisory council to advise the department of education in the implementation, evaluation, and expansion of the pre-engineering and technology curriculum, to assist the department of education in pursuing public and private fun…

I. If a person is domiciled in this state while serving in or with the armed forces of the United States and is, after February 28, 1961, reported or listed as missing, or missing in action, or interned in a neutral country, or beleaguered, besieged, or captured by the enemy duri…

I. An institution of higher education shall enter into and maintain a memorandum of understanding with a rape crisis center or domestic violence center to: (a) Assist in developing the institution's policies, programing, and training regarding sexual misconduct involving students…

I. A person who is a New Hampshire resident, who is under 25 years of age, and who enrolls in a community college system of New Hampshire institution shall not be required to pay tuition for attendance at such school if he or she is the child of a firefighter or police officer wh…

I. The members of the advisory council shall be as follows: (a) One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house. (b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate. (c) The commissioner of the department of education, or desig…

A veteran of the armed forces who establishes a residence in New Hampshire shall immediately after establishing such residence be eligible for in-state tuition rates when attending any institution in the community college system of New Hampshire.

I. A veteran who enrolls as a student at an institution within the community college system shall be granted academic credit for the completion of courses that were part of such veteran's military training or service if the such courses meet the standards of the American Council …

A spouse or child of an active member of the armed forces who is assigned to duty elsewhere immediately following assignment to duty in New Hampshire shall be deemed an in-state resident for purposes of determining tuition and fees at an institution within the community college s…

The state board of education, acting as the state board for technical education, shall be the primary recipient of federal funds provided under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act of 1984. The state board shall, each year, provide the community college system of New Hamp…

The advisory council shall advise the department of education in the following areas relative to the implementation of the pre-engineering and technology curriculum: I. Curriculum expansion and revision. II. Curriculum eligibility requirements. III. Curriculum quality. IV. Fund r…

I. The department of education shall develop and implement an automotive technology curriculum in the regional career and technology education centers to provide statewide opportunities for high school students interested in careers in the automotive industry to enroll in a high …

Any person who, or any firm or corporation which donates the use of its premises, personnel or equipment to the community college system of New Hampshire to assist it in its training courses shall be immune from civil liability in any action brought on the basis of any act or omi…

The community college system of New Hampshire shall be governed by a single board of trustees which shall be its policy-making and operational authority. The board of trustees shall be responsible for ensuring that the colleges operate as a well coordinated system of public commu…

I. Each institution of higher education shall adopt a policy on sexual misconduct, consistent with applicable state and federal law, which shall be publicly available on campus in locations where students regularly congregate including, but not limited to, dining and recreational…

I. Expressive activities protected under the provisions of this chapter include, but are not limited to, any lawful verbal, written, audio-visual, or electronic means by which individuals may communicate ideas to one another, including all forms of peaceful assembly, protests, sp…

I. Prior to registering or renewing a business or trade name, or soliciting students for enrollment, an entity maintaining a physical presence in this state shall be reviewed by the commission to determine if the entity requires a license. The commission shall establish procedure…

In this chapter: I. "Alternative education program" means a program providing at-risk students with a variety of options with a goal of graduation or completion by focusing on the student's individual social needs and the academic requirements for a high school diploma, including…

The chancellor of the community college system of New Hampshire is charged with the administration of this chapter and is authorized, within the funds appropriated therefor, to employ teachers, administrative staff and such other employees as may be necessary to carry out the pro…

I. The members of the advisory council shall be as follows: (a) One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house. (b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate. (c) The commissioner of the department of education, or desig…

No institution within the community college system of New Hampshire which accepts state funds shall prohibit, as a condition of admission or continued enrollment, any student from becoming a member of any group or organization, nor shall an institution take disciplinary action ag…

There is established in the office of the state treasurer a fund to be known as the robotics education fund which shall be kept distinct and separate from all other funds. The unobligated balance of the fund shall be capped at $1,000,000, and any excess funds shall lapse to the g…

I. There is established a robotics education development program in the department of education. The purpose of the program is to motivate public school students to pursue educational and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, while building cr…

In this subdivision: I. "CCSNH" means the community college system of New Hampshire. II. "Concurrent enrollment" means courses taught at the high school by high school teachers approved by CCSNH in which high school students earn both high school and college or university credit …

There is established a dual and concurrent enrollment program in CCSNH. Participation in the program shall be offered to high school and career technical education center students in grades 10 through 12. The program shall provide opportunities for qualified New Hampshire high sc…

I. An interested high school student in grades 10 through 12 may enroll in a course that is designated by CCSNH as part of the dual and concurrent enrollment program. II. A student in the program shall be provided funding for enrollment in no more than 4 dual or concurrent enroll…

I. The school board of each school district, and the governing body of each institution in the case of non-residential, nonpublic schools which opt to participate, shall develop and adopt a policy permitting students residing in the district or in attendance at the nonpublic scho…

I. The chancellor of CCSNH, or his or her designee, shall submit expenditure requests in accordance with RSA 9:4-e to fund the dual and concurrent enrollment program established in this subdivision. II. In the event expenditures by CCSNH for the dual and concurrent enrollment pro…