NH HB1099

Establishes a 5-member legislative study committee (1 senator, 4 representatives) to examine private for-profit and non-profit businesses that provide behavioral or special education services to school-age children

Committee will investigate whether local school districts have reimbursement mechanisms when private special education businesses utilize district resources or services

Study will examine residency determinations for students receiving room and board from these private providers, and how special education funding works when parents reside in a different school district

Committee will review reimbursement issues related to non-profit providers that make payments in lieu of taxes, and funding for state-placed children in private special education facilities

First meeting must occur within 60 days of passage, with findings and legislative recommendations due to legislative leadership by November 1, 2026