nh-2026-185: Set-Aside Funds from Vending Machine Income

1. Agency: Board of Education

Agency Address: 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 amendment Ed 1019.03 and Ed 1019.11, regarding the definitions for the New Hampshire Business Enterprise Program and the setting aside of funds for licensed blind vendors participating in the program, including the following amendments: • Revision Ed 1019.03(c) to match the statutory definition; • Deleting Ed 1019.03(g); and • Raising the set-aside amount in Ed 1019.11 from $1,700 to $2,800 and clarifying the language in the rule to more accurately delineate how the set-aside funds are calculated. _ Does this rule implement a state statute for the first time? This proposal does not implement a state statute for the first time. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/17/2026 6. (b) Brief description of the groups affected: The Randolph-Sheppard vending stand operators who collectively manage the set-aside funds. 6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement: Rule Statute Ed 1019.03 RSA 186-B:10; RSA 186-B:11-a Ed 1019.11 34 CFR 395.8; 34 CFR 395.9; RSA 186-B:14

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: (603) 931-9133 Email: julie.r.shea@doe.nh.gov

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 ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/17/2026

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

FIS #: 26:163, dated: Wednesday, September 2, 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 will decrease restricted state revenue and costs to certain state citizens by less than $1,000 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 increase the minimum monthly net proceeds threshold used to calculate the Business Enterprise Program set-aside assessment from $1,700 to $2,800. This change would allow licensed managers to retain a greater share of their monthly net proceeds and would reduce set-aside assessment revenue received by the program (restricted account administered by the Department of Education). Based on FY 2026 program activity, the Department estimates the annual impact of this change will be less than $1,000 on the set-aside account, which is not expected to impact program operations.

A. To State general or State special funds:

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

B. To State citizens and political subdivisions:

See #3 above. No impact on political subdivisions.

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 09/17/2026