N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 403.01

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Ed 403.01 - Application for Initial Approval Status for Attendance Purposes

(a) A nonpublic school seeking initial approval for attendance purposes shall submit the following written materials to the department no less than 120 days prior to the proposed date of opening:

(1) The specific education purpose(s) and objectives to be served by the nonpublic school;

(2) A statement as to how the school shall evaluate the achievement of its stated educational purpose(s) and objectives;

(3) The school program's philosophic or religious traditions;

(4) Academic competencies and personal characteristics the program is designed to develop;

(5) The characteristics of the student body to be served by this program, including the criteria for student selection and admission to the school;

(6) The relationship between the school program and the community;

(7) Program of studies or other document(s) that explain academic content, assessment processes, and promotion requirements for each grade level and high school diploma requirements, if applicable;

(8) A description of all courses, activities, and offerings included as part of the school's education program as defined by the school, including a list and descriptions of the courses offered for credit;

(9) A description of the school's supporting services as outlined in RSA 189:49, including but not limited to:

a. Health, including a process for verification of child vaccinations required by RSA 141-C:20-a;

b. Advising and counseling system, relative to educational, personal, and career;

c. Library and media services;

d. Food and health services;

e. Referral services; and

f. Transportation services, including:

1. To and from school;

2. Field trips; and

3. Extracurricular activities;

(10) A statement indicating how the school complies with each of the statutory requirements of nonpublic schools, pursuant to:

a. RSA 126-U, relative to limiting the use of child restraint practices;

b.RSA 141-C:20-a, relative to immunization;

c.RSA 189:11, relative to instruction in national and state history, government, and civics;

d.RSA 189:17, relative to flags;

e.RSA 189:19, relative to the requirement of the use of English language;

f.RSA 189:20, relative to teaching foreign language;

g.RSA 189:21, relative to language of devotional exercises in private schools;

h.RSA 189:64, relative to emergency response plans;

i. RSA 193:31-a, relative to dual enrollment; and

j. RSA 198:20-a, relative to payment of governmental moneys;

(11) Administrative responsibilities and authority documented in an organizational chart;

(12) Description of content and policy for storage, security, and disposition of student records to include items listed in Ed 407;

(13) First year budget indicating anticipated expenses and revenue, which clearly demonstrates the availability of resources to support the program;

(14) Documentation indicating whether the school is incorporated as a nonprofit institution and whether it has federal tax-exempt status;

(15) Proof of registration with the New Hampshire secretary of state as required in RSA 349; and

(16) A copy of the school's grievance policy including, but not limited to, procedures to address complaints concerning:

a. Bullying;

b. Teacher misconduct;

c. Tuition refund when a student leaves the school; and

d. The use of child restraint practices as outlined in RSA 126-U.

(b) All applicants shall also indicate:

(1) The educational level(s) to be included in the school's enrollment such as elementary, middle/junior high, or high school, and, if the school is to be ungraded, the applicant shall indicate the approximate age range of the pupils to be enrolled;

(2) The name, telephone number, and mailing address of the person authorized to represent the interests of the nonpublic school;

(3) The location and a description of those facilities to be used for school purposes and any off-campus facilities used for the program, if such information is available; and

(4) If one or more facilities are to be used by students for educational purposes, a statement that the school shall submit an application to operate the facility in accordance with Ed 320 no later than 90 days prior to the desired opening date of the school facility.

N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 403.01

#2055, eff 6-16-82; ss by #2714, eff 5-16-84; ss by #4372, eff 2-24-88; ss by #4961, eff 10-26-90; EXPIRED 10-26-96

New. #6366, eff 10-30-96; amd by #7480, eff 4-24-01; ss by #8263, eff 1-22-05; ss by #9753, eff 7-10-10; ss by #10360, eff 6-15-13

Amended by Number 6, Filed February 8, 2024, Proposed by #13853, Effective 1/12/2024, Expires 1/12/2034 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ed 400).