HB1640

New Hampshire HB1640 mandates school districts to obtain written parental consent before accessing a child's public benefits or insurance for billing.

New Hampshire HB1640 requires school districts to secure written parental consent before accessing a child's or parent's public benefits or insurance for the first time. This consent must be obtained after notifying the child's parent or legal guardian. The bill also stipulates that if a child moves to a new school district, the new district must seek a new consent. The departments of education and health and human services are tasked with adopting rules consistent with Medicaid and expanded Medicaid for these reimbursements. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.