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NH SB34

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ruth Ward

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires schools to obtain separate written parental consent for each new service provided to students under the Medicaid to Schools program, with each new service defined by a distinct Medicaid International Classification of Diseases (ICD) diagnostic code

  • Expands legislative oversight by requiring annual reports on the Medicaid to Schools program to be sent to education and health and human services policy committee chairs in both chambers, in addition to current recipients

  • Amends RSA 200:27-a to mandate explicit written parental consent for each new diagnostic billing code for any medical or dental treatment provided in school settings

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relative to parental consent for student participation in Medicaid to schools program.

Last Action

Special Order to the Present Time, Without Objection, Motion Adopted; 02/05/2026; Senate Journal 3

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Policy and Administration3/28/2025
Education1/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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