nh-2026-177: Learn Everywhere Program

1. Agency: Board of Education

Agency Address: Board of Education c/o Department of Education 25 Hall St. Concord, NH 03301

6. (a) Summary of what the rule says and of any proposed amendments including

whether the rule implements a state statute for the first time: The Board of Education is proposing to readopt with amendments Ed 1400, regarding the learn everywhere program. In addition to editorial revisions, the following substantive amendments are being proposed: • Amend Ed 1401.01, regarding purpose, to clarify the roles of the department and the state board in the implementation of the program; • Amend Ed 1403.01, regarding program application procedure, to add (b) requiring a minimum timeline of program operation prior to application, and deleting (d) to be moved to a different section; • Amend Ed 1403.01(d)(1)b. to require submission of the relevant state academic standard the program will meet; • Amend Ed 1403.01(d)(1)e. to require a minimum of a 1/2 credit for any individual program; ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/09/2026 • Amend Ed 1403.01(1) to add f. and g. outlining requirements for submission of program enrollment information; • Amend Ed 1403.02(a)(2) to broaden the makeup of the application evaluation team; • Amend Ed 1403.02(e)(3), regarding department review of applications, to add an additional evaluation criterion for the application evaluators; • Add Ed 1403.02(f) regarding a stipend for evaluators subject to available funds; • Amend Ed 1403.02(g) to add “or designee”; • Amend Ed 1403.02 by adding (h)-(j), outlining the process by which the department may reject an application and how the applicant is informed; • Amend Ed 1403.03, regarding state board review and decision, to clarify that the department will be responsible for notifications to the applicant on behalf of the state board; • Amend Ed 1403.03(a) to change the timeframe from 60 days to 90 business days; • Amend Ed 1403.03(d) to change the timeframe to 90 business days; • Amend Ed 1403.03(f) to clarify the areas of deficiency must be addressed prior to reapplying; • Amend Ed 1403.04 to add (f), regarding program renewal, for a program meets the current rules at the time of renewal; • Amend Ed 1404.01(d), regarding state board approval, so that the department shall notify the applicant; • Amend Ed 1404.01(f) to add the content deleted from Ed 1403.01(d); • Amend Ed 1404.01 to add (g), that programs can be terminated after having zero enrolled students for a certain period; • Renumber Ed 1409.02, regarding suspension, revocation, and withdrawal, to Ed 1404.02, and amend by adding (d) regarding written notification upon withdrawal; • Rename Part Ed 1405, regarding requirements for program monitoring, reporting, and complaints, to reflect the consolidation of several other parts to be grouped together; • Renumber Ed 1408.01, regarding department monitoring and reporting to Ed 1405.02, and revise title to reflect the reporting aspect; • Amend the new Ed 1405.02 to add a commissioner designee and change the timeline of the reporting requirement; ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/09/2026 • Amend the new Ed 1405.02 to add (e)-(f), outlining a quarterly report indicating any applications denied by the department; • Renumber Ed 1409.01, regarding complaints and investigations, to Ed 1405.03 and update timelines to reflect business days; • Amend Part Ed 1406 to be called “Student Outcome Requirements”; • Renumber Ed 1407.01, regarding program completion certificates, to Ed 1406.02, and amend (b) to add a designee; • Renumber Ed 1407.02, regarding issuing credit for graduation, to Ed 1406.03; and • Delete Part 1407-1409 headers due to renumbering into other relevant Parts. Does this rule implement a state statute for the first time? No 6. (b) Brief description of the groups affected: Learn Everywhere programs, Learn Everywhere applicants, NH schools accepting alternative graduation credits gained through the Learn Everywhere program, educators acting as evaluators for the learn everywhere program. 6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement: Rule Statute Ed 1401-1402 RSA 193-E:2-a, V(b) Ed 1403 RSA 193-E:2-a, V(b); RSA 541-A:29 Ed 1404-1405 RSA 193-E:2-a, V(b); RSA 541-A:29; RSA 541-A:30-a, I Ed 1406 RSA 186-C:7; RSA 193-E:2-a, V(b)

7. Contact person for copies and questions including requests to accommodate

persons with disabilities: Title: Administrative Rules Name: Julie Shea Coordinator Address: Department of Education 25 Hall St. Phone Number: (603) 931-9133 Concord, NH 03301 FAX Number: Email: julie.r.shea@doe.nh.gov ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/09/2026

8. Deadline for submission of materials in writing or, if practicable for the agency, in

the electronic format specified: Thursday, November 19, 2026 _ Fax X Email julie.r.shea@doe.nh.gov _ Other

9. Public hearing scheduled for:

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM Place: Department of Education Events Center 25 Hall St. Concord, NH 03301 Electronic Access, if applicable: N/A

10. Fiscal Impact Statement (Prepared by Legislative Budget Assistant):

FIS #: 26:168, dated: Thursday, August 27, 2026

1. Comparison of the costs of the proposed rule(s) to the existing rule(s):

When compared to the existing rules, the proposed rules may increase state general fund expenditures to certain state citizens by approximately $10,000 per year.

2. Cite the Federal mandate. Identify the impact on state funds:

No federal mandate, no impact on state funds.

3. Cost and benefits of the proposed rule(s):

The proposed rules would allow the Department to provide stipends to Learn Everywhere Program evaluation team members for reviewing applications, subject to available funds. Costs would vary based on the number of applications, evaluators, and hours spent on each review. Based on 2024-2025 activity, the Department estimates an annual general fund cost of approximately $10,000.

A. To State general or State special funds:

See #3 above. No impact on state special funds.

B. To State citizens and political subdivisions:

See #3 above. No impact on political subdivisions. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/09/2026

C. To independently owned businesses:

None. 11. Statement Relative to Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution: This proposal does not mandate any new, expanded, or modified programs or responsibilities to any political subdivision in such a way as to necessitate additional local expenditures by the political subdivisions, and therefore does not violate Part I, Article 28- a of the New Hampshire Constitution. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/09/2026