HB1640

Relative to consent for school billing purposes.

Introduced·12/10/25
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New Hampshire HB1640 mandates school districts to obtain written parental consent before accessing a child's or parent's public benefits or insurance.

New Hampshire HB1640 requires school districts to obtain written parental consent before accessing a child's or parent's public benefits or insurance for the first time. The bill mandates that the departments of education and health and human services adopt rules for yearly one-time permissive billing releases by parents or legal guardians. These rules apply to Medicaid and expanded Medicaid services related to a child's individualized education program or Section 504 plan. If a child moves to a new school district, the new district must seek a new consent form.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 18

10:10 AM

Education Policy and Administration Executive Session

Jan 14

10:10 AM

Education Policy and Administration Public Hearing

History

Mar 5

House

Lay HB1640 on Table (Rep. Noble): Motion Adopted DV 176-153 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 105

Feb 24

House

Executive Session: 02/18/2026 10:10 am GP 232

Feb 24

House

Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 9-7; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 38