Administrative Rules

Administrative rules implement state statutes, and govern the operation of state agencies.

Minimum Standards for Public Schools Approval, Ed 306 Listening Sessions

*Additional listening sessions are in the process of being planned by the National Center for Competency Based Learning. Fred Bramante from NCCBL may be reached at fbramante@nccbl.org.

Draft Proposal

  • May 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Campbell High School, Litchfield
  • May 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Hillsboro-Deering High School, Hillsboro
  • May 24 at 6:30 p.m. at John Stark High School, Henniker
  • May 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Kearsarge Professional Development Center, New London
  • May 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Goffstown High School, Goffstown
  • June 5 at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial High School, Manchester
  • June 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Londonderry High School, Londonderry (*This event is being rescheduled; details will be updated soon)
  • September 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Concord High School, Concord
  • September 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Exeter High School, Exeter
  • September 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Hinsdale Middle/High School, Hinsdale
  • September 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Stevens High School, Claremont (*This event has been cancelled)
  • September 26 at 6:30 p.m. at White Mountains Regional High School, Whitefield (*This event has been cancelled)

State Board of Education Adopt/Amend/Repeal of Rules

The powers and duties of the State Board of Education include adopting administrative rules governing: attendance and records of attendance of all students, minimum standards for public schools, standards for student performance, adult basic education programs, approval of non-public schools, vocational rehabilitation programs, and equal access for all New Hampshire students to a quality education. A complete list of the Board’s powers, duties, and rulemaking authority is authorized under RSA 21-N:9 and RSA 186:11,X.

Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JLCAR)

The Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JLCAR) was established in 1983 by the state legislature to provide legislative oversight in the area of administrative rulemaking by the agencies of the executive branch.

Titles by Number

  • Chapter Ed 200 Rules Of Practice And Procedure
  • Chapter Ed 300 Administration Of Minimum Standards In Public Schools
  • Ed 302 Duties Of School Superintendents
  • Ed 303 Duties Of School Board
  • Ed 304 Duties Of School Principals
  • Ed 305 School Building Construction (Moved to Ed 321)
  • Ed 306 Minimum Standards For Public School Approval
  • Ed 306.26 Kindergarten Through Grade 8 School Curriculum (including Holocaust  and Genocide Education Program)
  • Ed 307 Manifest Educational Hardship (formerly Ed 320)
  • Ed 308-309 Reserved
  • Ed 310 Developmentally Appropriate Daily Activity
  • Ed 311 School Health Services
  • Ed 312 - 314 Reserved
  • Ed 315 Procedures For The Operation Of Home Education Programs
  • Ed 316 Procedure To Mark Drug-Free School Zones
  • Ed 317 Standards And Procedures For Suspension And Expulsion Of Pupils Including Procedures Assuring Due Process
  • Ed 318 Chartered Public Schools
  • Ed 319 Open Enrollment Schools
  • Ed 320 Reserved
  • Ed 321 School Building Construction
  • Ed 322 Regional Career and Technical Center Lease Aid
  • Ed 323 Charter School Lease Aid
  • Ed 400 Approval Of Nonpublic Schools
  • Ed 500 Certification Standards For Educational Personnel
  • Ed 511 Investigations and Disciplinary Proceedings
  • Ed 600 Approval Of Professional Preparation Programs
  • Ed 700 Adult High School, Basic Education Program and High School Equivalency Program
  • Ed 800 Education Freedom Accounts Program
  • Ed 900 Dropout Prevention and Dropout Recovery Program
  • Ed 1000 Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
  • Ed 1100 Standards For The Education Of Students With Disabilities
  • Ed 1200 - Restraint and Seclusion for Children
  • Ed 1300 Alternative Education and Regional Career and Technical Education
  • Ed 1400 Learn Everywhere Programs
  • Ed 1500 Innovation Schools

Contact

Julie Shea
Administrative Rules Coordinator

Julie.R.Shea@doe.nh.gov

603-931-9133