RSA 186-C:14 Surrogate Parents.

I.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to protect the educational rights of eligible children with disabilities.
II.
Definitions. The following words as used in this section shall be construed as follows:
(a) "Surrogate parent" shall mean a person appointed to act as a child's advocate in place of the child's biological or adoptive parents or guardian in the educational decision-making process.
(b) "Educational decision-making process" shall include identification, evaluation, and placement as well as the hearing, mediation, and appeal procedures.
(c) [Repealed.]
(d) [Repealed.]
III.
Determining Need.
(a) When a child with a disability, as defined in RSA 186-C:2, needs special education and the parent or guardian of