SB12: (New Title) relative to contracts with non-profit public academies.

SB 12 – AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE

02/10/05 0224s

2005 SESSION

05-0409

08/03

SENATE BILL 12

AN ACT relative to contracts with non-profit public academies.

SPONSORS: Sen. Roberge, Dist 9; Rep. Hawkins, Hills 18; Rep. Graham, Hills 18

COMMITTEE: Education

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill establishes a new procedure for school districts to make a contract with non-profit academies for the provision of secondary education.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

02/10/05 0224s

05-0409

08/03

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Five

AN ACT relative to contracts with non-profit public academies.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 Contracts With Schools. RSA 194:22 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

194:22 Contracts With Schools. A school district may choose one of the following methods to make a contract with:

I. An academy, high school or other literary institution located in this or, when distance or transportation facilities make it necessary, in another state, and raise and appropriate money to carry the contract into effect. If the contract is approved by the state board the school with which it is made shall be deemed a high school maintained by the district; or

II. A non-profit public academy to provide public education in grades 9 through 12 for the residents of the district, provided the contract is approved by the legislative body of the district, and complies with the provisions of this chapter.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.