N.H. Code Admin. R. Ed 1111.03
(c) Preschool children with disabilities may receive their special education program in any of the environments listed in Table 1100.2 as follows:
Table 1100.2 Continuum of Alternative Educational Environments—Ages 3-5
Preschool Educational Environments
Description
Early childhood program
A preschool child with a disability attends an early childhood program that includes at least 50% nondisabled children.
Home
A preschool child with a disability receives some or all of his or her supports and services in the child’s home.
Early childhood special education program
A preschool child with a disability attends an early childhood special education program which can include any of the classrooms described in Ed 1113.10(c)(5).
Service provider location
A preschool child with a disability receives supports and services from a service provider.
Separate school
A preschool child with a disability attends a publicly or privately operated separate day school facility designed specifically for children with disabilities.
Residential facility
A preschool child with a disability attends a publicly or privately operated residential school or residential medical facility on an inpatient basis.
(d) Children ages 6-22 may receive their special education program at any of the environments listed in Table 1100.3 as follows:
Table 1100.3 Continuum of Alternative Educational Environments—Ages 6-22
Educational Environments
Description
Regular Education Setting
A child with a disability attends regular class with supports and services required in the IEP.
Resource room
A child with a disability attends a regular class and receives assistance at or through the special education resource room for no more than 60% of the child’s school day.
Self-contained Special Education Class
A child with a disability attends a self-contained special class for more than 60% of their school day.
Separate Approved Special Education Program or School
A child with a disability attends a publicly or privately operated special education program or school.
Residential placement
A child with a disability attends a publicly or privately operated residential program.
Home Instruction
A child with a disability receives all or a portion of his or her special education program at home.
Hospital or institution
A child with a disability receives special education while in a hospital or institution.
Source. (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ed 1100) #9197, eff 6-28-08; ss by #12141, eff 3-24-17 (from Ed 111.02); ss by #13773, eff 10-12-23