Section Ed 306.30 - Delay in Full Compliance(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of these rules and in accordance with the provisions of RSA 194:23-b, the state board of education shall approve, for a period of one year, a school, although it does not fully meet the requirements for an approved school, as established in these rules, if any of the conditions listed in (c)(1) - (5) below justify delay in full compliance.(b) A request for delay in full compliance shall be submitted in writing by the chairperson of the local school board to the commissioner. Each request shall specify the standard(s) to be delayed and provide written evidence to justify delay in full compliance, including the reason(s) for the request and a local plan and timetable for bringing the school/district into full compliance.(c) Upon review of the request, the state board shall grant a delay in full compliance and approve the school for a period of one year if any of the following conditions exists at a level that has a significant and/or material impact: (1) Reduction in local tax base;(2) Closing of a major industry;(3) Sudden influx of school-age population;(4) Emergency beyond the control of the school district, such as a fire or natural disaster; or(5) The district has made progress toward meeting the standards, but more time is required to implement the district's plan for corrective action.(d) The commissioner shall notify the local school board chairperson and the superintendent of the state board's decision.(e) If the state board denies the request, the chairperson of the local school board or designee may request a reconsideration of the state board's decision. The reconsideration shall be filed in writing with the office of legislation and hearings within 20 days of receipt of the decision. The office of legislation and hearings shall schedule reconsideration in accordance with timelines and procedures established in Ed 213.N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 306.30
Amended by Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10556, Effective 3/27/2014, Expires3/27/2024.The amended version of this section by New Hampshire Register Volume 35, Number 27, eff.6/29/2015 is not yet available.
The amended version of this section by New Hampshire Register Volume 36, Number 06, eff.1/8/2016 is not yet available.