NH HB431

Establishes a 14-member commission to study special education costs in public schools and identify revenue sources to reduce reliance on local property taxes

Commission membership includes 5 House members, 2 Senate members, Department of Education officials, special education educators, parent advocates, and representatives from Health and Human Services

Study areas include student referral rates by IDEA category, post-COVID referral increases, Medicaid to Schools program reimbursements, out-of-district placement costs, and graduation rates for students with disabilities

Commission must submit an initial report by November 1, 2025 and a final report with legislative recommendations by July 1, 2026

Commission automatically repeals on July 1, 2026 after completing its work