New Hampshire’s new special education aid formula, explained

By: Ethan DeWitt

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 1,282

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago


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New Hampshire schools could eventually receive millions of dollars more in state aid for costly special education services, under a new state law.

But for districts, the assistance comes with a catch: a mountain of new paperwork.

House Bill 1563, which Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed this month, broadens eligibility for New Hampshire’s special education aid program, allowing schools to seek partial state reimbursement for a new tier of special education costs.

The law does …

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