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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:2 - Cooperative Working Agreements.

200-C:2 Cooperative Working Agreements. –
The commissioner or his delegate is authorized to make agreements between the bureau of vocational rehabilitation of the state department of education and any other agency of the state or subdivisions of the state or agency of such a subdivision, to assist in the vocational rehabilitation of persons disabled because of a physical, mental, or social disability.
Source.
1967, 417:1. 1990, 140:2, X. 1994, 379:21, eff. June 9, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:3 - State Matching Funds.

200-C:3 State Matching Funds. –
The federal funds anticipated under this chapter are to match state funds on the basis of a state matching share not less than the percentage established by federal law of the total expenditure of funds provided for by the federal legislation and the approved state plan of the bureau of vocational rehabilitation. The funds made available to the bureau of vocational rehabilitation by any state agency or subdivision of the state or agency thereof in the form of use of personnel or facilities or in other ways, may be construed as state matching funds if federal laws or the regulations of the federal agency authorized such a construction.
Source.
1967, 417:1. 1969, 355:1. 1988, 192:1. 1994, 379:21, eff. June 9, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:4 - Expansion of Programs.

200-C:4 Expansion of Programs. –
It is the intent of the general court that the vocational rehabilitation program of cooperative agreements may be expanded as additional federal funds become available. In furtherance of this intent, the commissioner of education or his delegate may expand any agreements or enter into new agreements with any other departments or agencies of the state, subdivisions of the state, or agencies of either, under this chapter, and may expand any agreements or enter into new agreements with any federal agency charged with the distribution of funds for the vocational rehabilitation program, as federal funds become available for the program.
Source.
1967, 417:1. 1969, 355:2, eff. Aug. 30, 1969.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:5 - Additional Personnel.

200-C:5 Additional Personnel. –
If additional federal funds become available and the additional state matching funds as they are construed under this chapter become available, and if the federal agency approves of a new program under this chapter, and on the request of the commissioner of education or his authorized delegate, the governor and council may approve additional positions beyond those authorized by RSA 200-C and 1967, 417:2 as amended for personnel to operate the programs and to fulfill the cooperative working agreements entered into by the division.
Source.
1967, 417:1. 1969, 355:3, eff. Aug. 30, 1969.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:6-a - Repealed by 2023, 137:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2024.

[RSA 200-C:6-a repealed by 2023, 137:1, effective January 1, 2024.]
200-C:6-a Recovery of Costs;  Right of Action. –
I. Whenever any person who has received services provided under this chapter shall receive a settlement or an award from a liable third person or party, including workers' compensation and social security disability benefits, and such settlement or award is related to the disability under which the person became eligible for such services, the person shall repay the cost of such services to the extent that the amount of the settlement or award makes repayment possible. No attorneys' fees shall be deducted from the amount due the state from such award or settlement.
II. Amounts repaid under paragraph I shall be payable to the bureau of vocational rehabilitation of the department of education and shall be administered as follows:
(a) If the settlement or award occurs within the same fiscal year as the receipt of any portion of services furnished, the recovered amount proportionate to the cost of services provided for such fiscal year shall be credited to the division; and
(b) If the settlement or award occurs after the fiscal year in which receipt of any portion of services furnished takes place, that part of the cost of services recovered pursuant to this section which was federally funded shall be returned to the federal government in an amount proportionate to the cost of services provided for such previous fiscal year, while the remaining state-funded part of such cost shall remain with the division.
III. The state shall have a right of action over amounts due pursuant to paragraph I.
Source.
1990, 131:2. 1994, 379:21, eff. June 9, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:7 - Repealed by 2021, 210:2, Pt. I, Sec. 1, I, eff. Oct. 9, 2021.

200-C:7 Repealed by 2021, 210:2, Pt. I, Sec. 1, I, eff. Oct. 9, 2021. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:8 - Rulemaking Authority.

200-C:8 Rulemaking Authority. –
The board of education shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to the provision of vocational rehabilitation services.
Source.
1985, 322:1. 1994, 379:23, eff. June 9, 1994. 2021, 210:2, Pt. I, Sec. 2, eff. Oct. 9, 2021.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:9 - Repealed by 2021, 210:2, Pt. I, Sec. 1, II, eff. Oct. 9, 2021.

200-C:9 Repealed by 2021, 210:2, Pt. I, Sec. 1, II, eff. Oct. 9, 2021. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:10 - Repealed by 2021, 210:2, Pt. I, Sec. 1, III, eff. Oct. 9, 2021.

200-C:10 Repealed by 2021, 210:2, Pt. I, Sec. 1, III, eff. Oct. 9, 2021. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:11 - Repealed by 2021, 210:2, Pt. I, Sec. 1, IV, eff. Oct. 9, 2021.

200-C:11 Repealed by 2021, 210:2, Pt. I, Sec. 1, IV, eff. Oct. 9, 2021. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:12 - Repealed by 2021, 210:2, Pt. I, Sec. 1, V, eff. Oct. 9, 2021.

200-C:12 Repealed by 2021, 210:2, Pt. I, Sec. 1, V, eff. Oct. 9, 2021. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:13 - Repealed by 2021, 210:2, Pt. I, Sec. 1, VI, eff. Oct. 9, 2021.

200-C:13 Repealed by 2021, 210:2, Pt. I, Sec. 1, VI, eff. Oct. 9, 2021. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:15 - Repealed by 2021, 210:2, Pt. I, Sec. 1, VII, eff. Oct. 9, 2021.

200-C:15 Repealed by 2021, 210:2, Pt. I, Sec. 1, VII, eff. Oct. 9, 2021. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:16 - Equipment Depository.

200-C:16 Equipment Depository. –
There is hereby established an equipment depository within the bureau of vocational rehabilitation to purchase adaptive equipment to enable disabled persons to become gainfully employed by the state and any subdivision thereof. The bureau shall determine the equipment to be purchased, subject to the approval of governor and council. The purchases shall be limited to equipment which provides reasonable, and not extraordinary, accommodations to the needs of the disabled, such as telephone adapters, adjustable desks, and other like equipment. The bureau shall have authority to reissue equipment returned to the depository and to dispose of any equipment that is no longer useful.
Source.
1986, 171:3. 1990, 140:2, X. 1994, 379:21. 2003, 174:13, eff. July 1, 2003.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:18 - Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

200-C:18 Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. –
There is established a program for the deaf and hard of hearing within the bureau of vocational rehabilitation which shall be administered by a coordinator designated by the administrator, bureau of vocational rehabilitation.
Source.
1989, 51:1. 1994, 379:21, eff. June 9, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:19 - Functions.

200-C:19 Functions. –
The program established under this chapter shall:
I. Provide leadership and direction in the area of serving persons with hearing impairment.
II. Review, update and implement the state plan for the deaf and hard of hearing and ensure it is an integral part of the operation of the department of education.
III. [Repealed.]
IV. Provide administrative support upon request of the board of licensure of interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing established in RSA 326-I. Such support may include the operation of a state screening for New Hampshire interpreters.
V. Collect data on the needs of the deaf or hard of hearing community and investigate resources to meet those needs.
VI. Provide technical assistance to state and private agencies requesting such assistance in order to ensure accessibility for the deaf or hard of hearing.
VII. Assist in development of legislation affecting deaf or hard of hearing people in the state as approved by the state board of education.
VIII. Work with the New Hampshire registry of interpreters for the deaf, the New Hampshire Association of the Deaf, Self-Help for the Hard of Hearing, and any other consumer group interested in hearing loss, as needed, to ensure quality of services for the deaf or hard of hearing.
IX. Serve as an information and referral source for the state on the subject of hearing impairment.
Source.
1989, 51:1. 2001, 232:2, eff. July 1, 2001. 2018, 275:3, eff. Aug. 17, 2018. 2021, 86:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2022; 210:1, VIII, pt. I, eff. Oct. 9, 2021.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:20 - Rulemaking Authority.

200-C:20 Rulemaking Authority. –
The board of education, shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, to implement the program for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Source.
1989, 51:1. 1994, 379:23, eff. June 9, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:20-a - National Level and State Level Examination Fee; Revolving Fund Established.

200-C:20-a National Level and State Level Examination Fee;  Revolving Fund Established. –
I. Interpreters seeking to be licensed under RSA 326-I who are required to be examined by the department of education shall be charged a fee for the national level or state level examination by the department of education, as appropriate. The state board of education shall establish, pursuant to RSA 541-A, a fee schedule for such purpose. The administrator, bureau of vocational rehabilitation, shall assess and collect such fees.
II. The administrator, bureau of vocational rehabilitation, shall establish a revolving fund into which shall be deposited fees collected under paragraph I. The revolving fund shall be nonlapsing. The commissioner of education, with approval of the governor and council, is authorized to use moneys from the revolving fund for the purposes of funding the program as provided in this subdivision.
Source.
1990, 131:3. 1994, 379:21. 2001, 232:3, eff. July 1, 2001.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:21 - Supported Employment Program.

200-C:21 Supported Employment Program. –
There is established a supported employment program within the bureau of vocational rehabilitation which shall train eligible persons with disabilities in their employment situations by providing appropriate support services.
Source.
1989, 145:1. 1990, 140:2, IV. 1994, 379:21, eff. June 9, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:22 - Services.

200-C:22 Services. –
Services provided by the supported employment program shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
I. Providing vocational rehabilitation programs administered by the bureau of vocational rehabilitation.
II. Providing ongoing job support services, either at the job site or in another location, which are directly related to maintaining employment.
Source.
1989, 145:1. 1994, 379:21, eff. June 9, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:23 - Rulemaking.

200-C:23 Rulemaking. –
The board of education, shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, to implement the supported employment program.
Source.
1989, 145:1. 1994, 379:23, eff. June 9, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:24 - Independent Living Program.

200-C:24 Independent Living Program. –
There is established an independent living program within the bureau of vocational rehabilitation which is intended to assist eligible persons with disabilities in increasing their independence.
Source.
1989, 145:1. 1990, 140:2, IV. 1994, 379:21, eff. June 9, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:25 - Services.

200-C:25 Services. –
Services provided by the independent living program shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
I. Providing vocational rehabilitation programs administered by the bureau of vocational rehabilitation.
II. Establishing, improving, or maintaining independent living centers.
III. Providing services to the elderly blind for the purpose of increasing independence.
Source.
1989, 145:1. 1994, 379:21, eff. June 9, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-C - Vocational Rehabilitation Programs › Section 200-C:26 - Rulemaking.

200-C:26 Rulemaking. –
The board of education shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, to implement the independent living program.
Source.
1989, 145:1. 1994, 379:23, eff. June 9, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-E - Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel › Section 200-E:2 - Designated State Official.

200-E:2 Designated State Official. –
The "designated State official" for this State shall be the commissioner of education. The commissioner shall enter into contracts pursuant to Article III of the Agreement only with the approval of the specific text thereof by the state board of education.
Source.
1969, 103:1, eff. June 24, 1969.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-E - Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel › Section 200-E:3 - Filing of Contracts.

200-E:3 Filing of Contracts. –
True copies of all contracts made on behalf of this State pursuant to the Agreement shall be kept on file in the department of education and in the office of the Secretary of State. The department of education shall publish all such contracts in convenient form.
Source.
1969, 103:1, eff. June 24, 1969.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-G - Compact for Education › Section 200-G:2 - Members of the Educational Commission of the States.

200-G:2 Members of the Educational Commission of the States. –
Of the members of the educational commission from this state, the speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint one such member from the membership of the house and the president of the senate shall appoint one such member from the membership of the senate. Said legislative members of the commission shall serve for a term of 2 years each.
Source.
1970, 25:1, eff. July 1, 1970.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-G - Compact for Education › Section 200-G:3 - Copies to be Sent.

200-G:3 Copies to be Sent. –
The secretary of state shall send authenticated copies of this chapter to the governor of each eligible jurisdiction.
Source.
1970, 25:1, eff. July 1, 1970.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-L - Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel (Northeastern States) › Section 200-L:1 - Administration Authorized.

200-L:1 Administration Authorized. –
The commissioner of education shall execute all documents and perform all other acts necessary to enter into and carry out the provisions of the interstate agreement on qualification of educational personnel as provided in this chapter.
Source.
1990, 42:1, eff. May 22, 1990.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-L - Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel (Northeastern States) › Section 200-L:3 - Designated State Official.

200-L:3 Designated State Official. –
The "designated state official" as provided in Article 2 for this state shall be the commissioner of education.
Source.
1990, 42:1, eff. May 22, 1990.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-M - Cart Provider and Sign Language Interpreter Net Tuition Repayment Program › Section 200-M:1 - Definitions.

200-M:1 Definitions. –
In this chapter:
I. "CART provider" means a person who provides computer-aided, realtime translation of spoken language into English text by using a stenotype machine, notebook computer, and real time software to display the spoken text on a computer monitor, or other display device for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
II. "Net tuition" means tuition costs for postsecondary school education that was directed toward the completion of a degree or certificate in judicial reporting, broadcast captioning, real time transcription, or sign language interpretation, or any other degree or certificate that the department of education, division of workforce innovation deems acceptable for purposes of CART provider and sign language interpreter net tuition repayment.
III. "Sign language interpreter" means a person who provides American Sign-Language based interpreting, which is the process of conveying information between American Sign Language and English.
Source.
2009, 207:1, eff. July 15, 2009. 2011, 224:137, eff. July 1, 2011. 2018, 315:27, eff. Aug. 24, 2018. 2019, 118:2, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-M - Cart Provider and Sign Language Interpreter Net Tuition Repayment Program › Section 200-M:2 - CART Provider and Sign Language Interpreter Net Tuition Repayment Program Established.

200-M:2 CART Provider and Sign Language Interpreter Net Tuition Repayment Program Established. –
The department of education, division of workforce innovation shall administer a program for the promotion, acquisition, and retention of CART providers and sign language interpreters in the state.
Source.
2009, 207:1, eff. July 15, 2009. 2011, 224:138, eff. July 1, 2011. 2018, 315:28, eff. Aug. 24, 2018. 2019, 118:3, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-M - Cart Provider and Sign Language Interpreter Net Tuition Repayment Program › Section 200-M:3 - Application; Repayment.

200-M:3 Application;  Repayment. –
An individual who has completed eligible CART or sign language interpreter training in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to RSA 200-M:5, including internships and residencies, and agrees to work as a CART provider or a sign language interpreter in this state, may apply to the department of education, division of workforce innovation for repayment under the CART provider and sign language interpreter net tuition repayment program and become eligible to be reimbursed up to 100 percent of his or her qualifying tuition not to exceed the cost of 4 years of in-state tuition at the university of New Hampshire, during a 5-year period of working as a CART provider or sign language interpreter. A 10 percent net tuition repayment shall be made upon completion of the first year of employment in this state, with an additional 10 percent made after the second year of work, an additional 20 percent after the third year of work, an additional 30 percent after the fourth year of work, and an additional 30 percent after the fifth year of work.
Source.
2009, 207:1, eff. July 15, 2009. 2011, 224:138, eff. July 1, 2011. 2018, 315:29, eff. Aug. 24, 2018. 2019, 118:3, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-M - Cart Provider and Sign Language Interpreter Net Tuition Repayment Program › Section 200-M:4 - Repealed by 2017, 195:17, eff. Sept. 3, 2017.

200-M:4 Repealed by 2017, 195:17, eff. Sept. 3, 2017. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-M - Cart Provider and Sign Language Interpreter Net Tuition Repayment Program › Section 200-M:4-a - CART Provider and Sign Language Interpreter Net Tuition Repayment Fund.

200-M:4-a CART Provider and Sign Language Interpreter Net Tuition Repayment Fund. –
There is hereby established a fund to be known as the CART provider and sign language interpreter net tuition repayment fund. The fund shall include any sums appropriated for such purpose. In addition, the department of education, division of workforce innovation may accept public sector and private sector grants, gifts, or donations of any kind for the purpose of funding the provisions of this chapter. The moneys in this fund shall be nonlapsing and shall be continually appropriated to the department of education. The fund may be expended by the department of education to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
Source.
2019, 118:1, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-M - Cart Provider and Sign Language Interpreter Net Tuition Repayment Program › Section 200-M:5 - Administration; Rulemaking.

200-M:5 Administration;  Rulemaking. –
The department of education, division of workforce innovation shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to procedures, eligibility, and qualifications for applicants, qualifying educational costs, criteria for terms of service by a CART provider and/or sign language interpreter, procedures for repayment of net tuition costs, and the administration of the program by the department of education, division of workforce innovation. The commissioner of the department of education shall annually report to the general court on the effectiveness of this program.
Source.
2009, 207:1, eff. July 15, 2009. 2011, 224:140, eff. July 1, 2011. 2018, 315:30, eff. Aug. 24, 2018. 2019, 118:4, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-N - Epinephrine Administration in Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Independent Schools › Section 200-N:1 - Definitions.

200-N:1 Definitions. –
In this chapter:
I. "Anaphylaxis" means a rapidly progressing, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur following exposure to certain allergens, most commonly, but not limited to, foods, insect stings, medications, and latex. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include, but are not limited to, difficulty breathing, coughing, throat clearing, altered heart rhythms, hives, redness or blotches on the skin, nausea and vomiting, low blood pressure, shock, and loss of consciousness. Failure to treat these symptoms promptly, with epinephrine, may result in serious consequences up to and including death.
II. "Independent school" means a school which is governed by a board of trustees or other officials who are not publicly elected. An independent school shall not include a chartered public school established pursuant to RSA 194-B, but shall include a private school as provided in Ed 401.01(d).
III. "Licensed campus medical professional" means any of the following individuals who are employed by or have contracted with a postsecondary educational institution or an independent school and are designated by the postsecondary educational institution or independent school to serve in such a capacity:
(a) A physician licensed under RSA 329.
(b) A physician assistant licensed under RSA 328-D.
(c) An advanced practice registered nurse or registered nurse who is licensed under RSA 326-B.
IV. "Member of the campus community" means an individual who is a student, faculty member, or staff member of a postsecondary educational institution or an independent school.
V. "Trained designee" means a member of the campus community trained by a licensed campus medical professional in the emergency administration of auto-injectable epinephrine.
Source.
2015, 45:1, eff. July 17, 2015. 2016, 42:1, eff. July 2, 2016.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-N - Epinephrine Administration in Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Independent Schools › Section 200-N:2 - Emergency Administration of Epinephrine; Policies and Guidelines.

200-N:2 Emergency Administration of Epinephrine;  Policies and Guidelines. –
I. A postsecondary educational institution or independent school accredited to operate in this state may develop a policy in accordance with this chapter and guidelines issued under RSA 200-N:4 for the emergency administration of auto-injectable epinephrine to a member of the campus community for anaphylaxis when a licensed campus medical professional is not available.
II. Such policy shall include:
(a) Permission for a trained designee to do the following:
(1) Administer auto-injectable epinephrine to a member of the campus community for anaphylaxis when a licensed campus medical professional is unavailable.
(2) When responsible for the safety of at least one member of the campus community, carry in a secure but accessible location a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine that is prescribed under a standing protocol from a health care provider who is licensed in New Hampshire and whose scope of practice includes the prescribing of medication.
(b) Provisions that a licensed campus medical professional has responsibility for training designees in the following:
(1) The administration of auto-injectable epinephrine.
(2) Identification of an anaphylactic reaction and indications for when to use epinephrine.
III. Each postsecondary educational institution and independent school that develops a policy under this chapter shall designate a licensed campus medical professional.
IV. A licensed campus medical professional may:
(a) Establish and administer a standardized training protocol for the emergency administration of epinephrine by trained designees.
(b) Ensure that trained designees have satisfactorily completed the training protocol.
(c) Obtain a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine under a standing protocol from a physician licensed under RSA 329.
(d) Control distribution to trained designees of auto-injectable epinephrine.
Source.
2015, 45:1, eff. July 17, 2015. 2016, 42:1, eff. July 2, 2016.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-N - Epinephrine Administration in Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Independent Schools › Section 200-N:3 - Requirements for Trained Designees.

200-N:3 Requirements for Trained Designees. –
An individual shall comply with the following requirements in order to act as a trained designee:
I. Be at least 18 years of age.
II. Have or reasonably expect to have, responsibility for at least one other member of the campus community as a result of the individual's employment.
III. Have satisfactorily completed the standardized training protocol established and administered by a licensed campus medical professional in accordance with guidelines developed under RSA 200-N:4.
Source.
2015, 45:1, eff. July 17, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-N - Epinephrine Administration in Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Independent Schools › Section 200-N:4 - Department of Health and Human Services Guidelines.

200-N:4 Department of Health and Human Services Guidelines. –
The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall establish guidelines for the development of a policy by a postsecondary educational institution or an independent school for the emergency administration of epinephrine to a member of the campus community for anaphylaxis when a licensed campus medical professional is not available. The guidelines shall address issues including, but not limited to, the responsibilities of the postsecondary educational institution or independent school, the licensed campus medical professional, and the trained designee for the emergency administration of epinephrine. The commissioner shall disseminate the guidelines to the president of each postsecondary educational institution or head of an independent school.
Source.
2015, 45:1, eff. July 17, 2015. 2016, 42:1, eff. July 2, 2016.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-N - Epinephrine Administration in Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Independent Schools › Section 200-N:5 - Storage of Epinephrine.

200-N:5 Storage of Epinephrine. –
I. A postsecondary educational institution or independent school may fill a prescription for auto-injectable epinephrine and store the auto-injectable epinephrine on the campus if a licensed health care provider whose scope of practice includes the prescribing of medication writes the prescription for auto-injectable epinephrine for the postsecondary educational institution or independent school.
II. The postsecondary educational institution or independent school shall store the auto-injectable epinephrine in an unlocked safe location in which only postsecondary educational institution or independent school personnel have access.
III. A health care provider who is licensed in this state and whose scope of practice includes the prescribing of medication may write a prescription, drug order, or protocol for auto-injectable epinephrine for the postsecondary educational institution or independent school.
IV. A pharmacist licensed under RSA 318 may dispense a valid prescription, drug order, or protocol for auto-injectable epinephrine issued in the name of a postsecondary educational institution or an independent school.
Source.
2015, 45:1, eff. July 17, 2015. 2016, 42:1, eff. July 2, 2016.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-N - Epinephrine Administration in Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Independent Schools › Section 200-N:6 - Immunity From Civil Liability.

200-N:6 Immunity From Civil Liability. –
I. A licensed campus medical professional who acts in accordance with this chapter shall not be liable for civil damages for any act or omission committed in accordance with this chapter unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful misconduct.
II. A trained designee who administers auto-injectable epinephrine in accordance with this chapter shall not be liable for civil damages resulting from the administration of auto-injectable epinephrine under this chapter unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful misconduct.
III. A licensed health care provider who writes a prescription, drug order, or protocol under this chapter is not liable for civil damages resulting from the administration of auto-injectable epinephrine under this chapter unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful misconduct.
IV. A licensed pharmacy, whether with a physical presence or doing business though mail order, that fulfills a prescription, drug order, or protocol under this chapter is not liable for civil damages resulting from the administration of auto-injectable epinephrine under this chapter unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Source.
2015, 45:1, eff. July 17, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-N - Epinephrine Administration in Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Independent Schools › Section 200-N:7 - Applicability.

200-N:7 Applicability. –
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to:
I. Permit a trained designee to perform the duties or fill the position of a licensed campus medical professional.
II. Prohibit the administration of a pre-filled auto-injector of epinephrine by a person acting under a lawful prescription.
III. Prevent a licensed health care provider from acting within the individual's scope of practice in administering auto-injectable epinephrine.
IV. Establish a standard of care under which a postsecondary educational institution or an independent school would have a duty to employ or contract with a licensed campus medical professional or to establish guidelines for the emergency administration of epinephrine. Except as set forth in RSA 200-N:6, a postsecondary educational institution or an independent school shall not be held liable for any act or omission related to the availability or nonavailability of epinephrine for emergency administration on campus.
Source.
2015, 45:1, eff. July 17, 2015. 2016, 42:1, eff. July 2, 2016.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-O - Computer Science Educator Program › Section 200-O:1 - Purpose.

200-O:1 Purpose. –
The purpose of this chapter is to promote broader computer science education in New Hampshire with the goal of preparing more students for employment opportunities in this field and to establish the administrator of computer science education and STEM within the department of education.
Source.
2023, 79:80, eff. July 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-O - Computer Science Educator Program › Section 200-O:2 - Definitions.

200-O:2 Definitions. –
In this chapter:
I. "Computer science administrator" refers to the computer science and STEM administrator established in RSA 21-N:13.
II. "Eligible industry recognized credential" or "IRC" refers to those industry recognized credentials in computer science or related fields that are approved by the computer science administrator to expand computer science education for participation in the below funds.
III. "Full time or equivalent" refers to the amount of time an individual engages in instruction in a New Hampshire education program, which shall be considered full-time or equivalent if it includes instruction of not less than 4 one-credit classes per semester or instruction of no less than 80 students over the course of a semester.
Source.
2023, 79:80, eff. July 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-O - Computer Science Educator Program › Section 200-O:3 - Computer Science Professional Development.

200-O:3 Computer Science Professional Development. –
I. The department shall determine, in coordination with the computer science administrator to expand computer science education, industry recognized credentials eligible for reimbursement and the amount of reimbursement. Any such reimbursements shall be based on the successful attainment of an eligible IRC.
II. The department of education shall create an application process, which it shall publish on or before 6 months from the effective date of this act, for New Hampshire certified educators to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of the cost of obtaining an eligible industry recognized credentials in the field of computer science. The process shall include a list of eligible industry recognized credentials and the amount of reimbursement for successful attainment.
Source.
2023, 79:80, eff. July 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-O - Computer Science Educator Program › Section 200-O:4 - Computer Science Educator Credential.

200-O:4 Computer Science Educator Credential. –
I. The department of education shall adopt through rulemaking pursuant to RSA 541-A, a computer science educator credential that permits individuals holding eligible industry recognized credentials to receive a New Hampshire certified educator credential in the area of computer science. Such individuals shall be qualified to teach in approved New Hampshire education programs.
II. Individuals teaching full time, or the equivalent, in an approved New Hampshire computer science education program shall be eligible for a $5,000 bonus for the first year of teaching, and $2,500 each year for the next 2 years of teaching. Only completed years of teaching shall be eligible and there shall be no proration for partial years.
Source.
2023, 79:80, eff. July 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XV - Education › Chapter 200-O - Computer Science Educator Program › Section 200-O:5 - Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP).

200-O:5 Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP). –
As part of the STEM initiative for New Hampshire schools, experiential robotics platform, 5,500 robotics kits shall be made available for all New Hampshire classrooms for grades 6-12. The program shall consist of standards-based curriculum and hands-on resources, designed to facilitate competency-based learning in the classroom.
Source.
2023, 79:80, eff. July 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XVI - Libraries › Chapter 201-A - The State Library › Section 201-A:1 - State Library.

201-A:1 State Library. –
There shall be a state library as provided for in RSA 12-A:10-h. The state library shall be the official clearinghouse of state government information.
Source.
1943, 90:1, par. 1. RSA 201:1. 1963, 21:1. 1985, 268:7. 1989, 35:9. 1997, 202:2, eff. Aug. 17, 1997. 2017, 156:31, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XVI - Libraries › Chapter 201-A - The State Library › Section 201-A:2 - Services of the State Library.

201-A:2 Services of the State Library. –
The state library shall provide the following library services and facilities for the benefit of the various branches of state government and for the people of the state.
I.
Legislative Reference Service. A reference service and collection of materials especially designed to provide such information as will aid the members of the general court to meet their legislative responsibilities.
II. [Repealed.]
III.
General Reference Service. A collection of books and related materials necessary for an adequate reference service to provide for the needs of state and local officials and employees, educators and scholars, and the general public. This collection shall include:
(a) Materials especially relating to the work of the several departments;
(b) Books, manuscripts and other material concerning the state, including all the official publications of the state and its political subdivisions; and
(c) Books and related materials to supplement and reinforce the resources of public libraries and school libraries.
IV. [Repealed.]
V.
Advisory and Planning Assistance. Promote and advance library service throughout the state and serve as the coordinator for a statewide system of libraries. It may supply professional advice and information on the management and operation of libraries through conferences, institutes, correspondence and publications and may organize and administer projects to demonstrate efficient and economical methods of improved service. It shall collect information about libraries; study library problems and make the findings known throughout the state.
VI.
Library Services to Persons with Disabilities and Advisory Service to State Institutions.
(a) Provide disabled persons with talking books, large print books, and other federally funded services as provided under P.L. 91-600 as amended.
(b) Provide consultant services to the tax-supported residential-treatment institutions of New Hampshire. Such services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) To render encouragement, advice and assistance for the establishment and operation of institutional libraries;
(2) To establish guidelines for institutional libraries;
(3) To make grants for developing library media services;
(4) To collect information on the nature, extent and quality of institutional library services and publish statistics on a regular basis;
(5) To promote the need for adequate institutional library service to the community at large;
(6) To promote inter-departmental cooperation and communication between institutional libraries;
(7) To promote cooperation between the public libraries, state agencies and institutional libraries; and
(8) To serve as a channel for informing institutions of federal and other library funding.
Source.
GS 7:1. GL 7:1. PS 8:1. 1917, 59:1. PL 10:1. RL 15:1. 1943, 90:1, par. 7. RSA 201:7. 1963, 21:1. 1977, 241:1. 1981, 365:1; 499:6, I; 510:6. 1990, 140:2, III, X. 1994, 7:8, eff. April 5, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XVI - Libraries › Chapter 201-A - The State Library › Section 201-A:3 - to 201-A:5 Repealed by 2010, 368:1(20), eff. Dec. 31, 2010.

201-A:3 to 201-A:5 Repealed by 2010, 368:1(20), eff. Dec. 31, 2010. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XVI - Libraries › Chapter 201-A - The State Library › Section 201-A:7 - to 201-A:8-b Repealed by 2010, 368:1(20), eff. Dec. 31, 2010.

201-A:7 to 201-A:8-b Repealed by 2010, 368:1(20), eff. Dec. 31, 2010. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XVI - Libraries › Chapter 201-A - The State Library › Section 201-A:9 - Powers and Duties of State Librarian.

201-A:9 Powers and Duties of State Librarian. –
The state librarian, also known as the director of libraries, shall, in addition to the other powers, duties and responsibilities provided by law:
I. Preserve a sufficient number of copies of all official reports, documents, and records including those enumerated in RSA 20 and in RSA 505 to be deposited in the state library.
II. Collect and analyze statistics and undertake research pertaining to libraries and make the resultant findings available to all public, school and institutional libraries within the state.
III. Publish and submit to the commissioner a biennial report of its activities and of the status and needs of the library as reported by the state librarian, including recommendations for improving library service.
IV. Issue a publication at least 4 times a year which shall contain general and specific information to improve library management. It shall be distributed under the direction of the state librarian.
V. Purchase books and related materials for the state library, subject to RSA 21-I:18, VI.
VI. Operate a cataloging service for the benefit of the statewide development system.
Source.
1846, 343:2. 1862, 2588:1. 1866, 4232:4. GS 7:5. GL 7:5. PS 8:11. 1917, 59:1. PL 10:11, 23. RL 15:10, 22. 1943, 90:1, pars. 9, 13, 18. RSA 201:10, 15, 20. 1963, 21:1. 1985, 268:14. 1989, 35:17, eff. June 11, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XVI - Libraries › Chapter 201-A - The State Library › Section 201-A:10 - State Librarian; Authority.

201-A:10 State Librarian;  Authority. –
In addition to the duties imposed by law, the state librarian may, subject to the approval of the commissioner:
I. Receive and accept at any time such sums of money as may be donated for the purpose of purchasing books or other supplies or facilities for the state library; and money so received shall be converted into a continuous fund or funds which shall not lapse; to be held by the state treasurer from which payments shall be made in accordance with the stipulations of the donor, upon warrant of the governor and council for such purposes as are approved by the commissioner;
II. Dispose by sale, exchange, or otherwise of all or any part of the surplus state publications deposited with the state library after 24 months;
III. Act as custodian for the state of collections of books, pamphlets, maps, manuscripts and other materials, upon such terms as seem proper;
IV. [Repealed.]
V. Enter, with the approval of the governor and council, into any agreement or compact with any other state or states, with the United States, and with library trustees and other agencies, public and private, for the purpose of developing, improving or operating library facilities and services on the basis of mutual advantages and thereby providing more efficient or economical library service;
VI. Issue booklets, bulletins, and other publications as will benefit the libraries of the state and increase the efficiency of the state library;
VII. Award scholarships to qualified persons to attend a graduate library school accredited by the American Library Association;
VIII. Establish, equip, and maintain branch offices when the library needs of the state will be better served;
IX. [Repealed.]
X. Conduct and arrange for training programs for library personnel.
Source.
1895, 24:6. 1909, 39:1. 1917, 59:1. PL 10:19, 20, 21. RL 15:18, 19, 20. 1943, 90:1, pars. 11, 14. 1947, 26:1. RSA 201:13, 16, 22. 1957, 23:1. 1963, 21:1. 1981, 499:6, II, III. 1985, 268:15, 16. 1988, 47:2. 1989, 35:18, eff. June 11, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XVI - Libraries › Chapter 201-A - The State Library › Section 201-A:13 - Acceptance of Funds.

201-A:13 Acceptance of Funds. –
The advisory council may receive and accept any money granted by the federal government equalizing or strengthening a state-wide system of library service in New Hampshire. Any gift or grant from the federal government shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to a special fund which shall be continuous and shall not lapse. All moneys so deposited shall be paid out by the treasurer on a warrant of the governor and council for services approved by the advisory council which will improve and equalize library service in this state.
Source.
1947, 26:1. RSA 201:22. 1963, 21:1. 1985, 268:17. 1989, 35:19, eff. June 11, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XVI - Libraries › Chapter 201-A - The State Library › Section 201-A:14, 201-A:15 - Repealed by 1985, 268:43, II, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.

201-A:14, 201-A:15 Repealed by 1985, 268:43, II, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XVI - Libraries › Chapter 201-A - The State Library › Section 201-A:18 - Deposit of Official Reports and Publications.

201-A:18 Deposit of Official Reports and Publications. –
I. Within 30 days after publication:
(a) The head of every state department and institution, every legislative commission and any commission operating under executive authority shall deliver to the state library 3 copies of all reports and all other publications issued under the authority of the state department or institution,
(b) The head of each state-supported institution of learning, including the University of New Hampshire, shall deliver 2 copies of all reports and all other publications issued under the authority of the state department or institution,
(c) The county commissioners of each county shall forward to the state library 2 copies of the report of the county for the previous fiscal year,
(d) The clerk in each town and city shall forward to the state library 2 copies each, and to the library of the University of New Hampshire one copy each, of the city or town report for the previous fiscal year.
II. [Repealed.]
Source.
1891, 7:13. 1895, 3:3. 1907, 41:2. 1917, 59:1. PL 10:20, 21, 24, 25, 26. RL 15:19, 20, 23, 24, 25. 1943, 90:1, pars. 14, 15, 21, 22. RSA 201:16, 17, 24, 25. 1963, 21:1. 1973, 153:1. 1977, 337:2. 1981, 510:7, eff. Aug. 28, 1981.