# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:1: 186-C:1 Policy and Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C186-C_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:1
- **Heading:** 186-C:1 Policy and Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 186-C / Section 1

## Text

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state that: I. All children in New Hampshire be provided with equal educational opportunities. It is the purpose of this chapter to ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living. II. The rights of children with disabilities and parents of such children are protected. III. Local school districts, the department of education, and other public agencies or approved programs provide for the education of all children with disabilities.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:1 186-C:1 Policy and Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C186-C_S1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:1-a 186-C:1-a Commission to Study Costs of Special Education Established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C186-C_S1-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:2 186-C:2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C186-C_S2.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:3 186-C:3 Division of Learner Support; Special Education; Programs and Services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C186-C_S3.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:3-a 186-C:3-a Duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C186-C_S3-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:3-b 186-C:3-b Advisory Committee; Purpose; Membership; Terms; Duties; Meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C186-C_S3-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:3-c 186-C:3-c Supported Decision-Making.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C186-C_S3-c.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:3-d 186-C:3-d Alternatives to Guardianship; Information Resources.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C186-C_S3-d.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:5 186-C:5 Program Approval, Monitoring, and Corrective Action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C186-C_S5.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:5-a 186-C:5-a Special Education State Complaints and Findings; Complaint Tracking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C186-C_S5-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:7 186-C:7 Individualized Education Programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C186-C_S7.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:7-a 186-C:7-a Interagency Agreement for Special Education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C186-C_S7-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:7-b 186-C:7-b Braille Instruction for Students with Visual Impairments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C186-C_S7-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:7-c 186-C:7-c Rate Setting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C186-C_S7-c.md)

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