N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 323.06

Current through Register No. 44, October 31, 2024

Section Ed 323.06 - Lease Aid Application

In order for an applicant to be eligible for lease aid, the applicant shall comply with the provisions of this section.

(a) By January 1 applicants shall submit to the department the following:

(1) A copy of the proposed lease agreement that meets the requirements in Ed 323.03;

(2) The amount of the lease eligible for lease aid;

(3) An explanation of why the lease is necessary;

(4) Address and location map of the property;

(5) A description of the surrounding area that includes the specific types of residential, commercial, and industrial activities that take place on the property and on all abutting properties;

(6) Indication if the leased facility is on municipal or domestic water and sewer;

(7) An assurance statement that the applicant shall conduct or cause to be conducted a water test prior to occupancy of the property to ensure compliance with RSA 485:17-a, Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Licensed Child Care Facilities;

(8) An assurance statement that the applicant shall comply with duties of the applicant identified in Ed 323.05;

(9) An assurance statement that the lease only includes costs for space that is required for the operation of the charter school;

(10) A statement that the applicant is aware that per Ed 321.13, all public school construction or reconstruction projects are required to have a review completed by the state fire marshal's office; and

(11) A statement that the applicant is aware of the additional submittal requirements and deadline in (b) below.

(b) By September 1 of each year, or prior to occupancy, whichever comes first, the applicant shall submit the following:

(1) A statement signed by the local code enforcement official, a licensed engineer, a licensed architect, or other qualified professional that indicates that the leased facility meets the state building code under RSA 155-A;

(2) A statement signed by the local code enforcement official, fire chief, a licensed engineer or other qualified professional that indicates that the leased facility meets the state fire code under RSA 153:1, VI-a and Saf-Fmo 300, as amended by the state board of fire control and ratified by the general court pursuant to RSA 153:5;

(3) A statement signed by the local code enforcement official, a licensed engineer, a licensed architect, or other qualified professional that indicates that the leased facility meets the New Hampshire code for barrier-free design under Abfd 300;

(4) If food service operations are to take place in the leased facility, proof of approval from the bureau of food protection at department of health and human services, as provided in He-P 2304;

(5) A certification by the applicant's attorney to the department that the lease meets the requirements in Ed 323.03 and the lease has been reviewed, approved, and signed;

(6) Approval from the department of environmental services that the water supply well meets the requirements in Env-Dw 400, if applicable;

(7) A copy of the property and liability insurance that meets Ed 323.05(e); and

(8) Anticipated k-12 enrollment.

(c) If the items in (b) above are not submitted in the timeframe required in (b) above, the applicant shall forfeit lease aid for the fiscal year which they applied for.

N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 323.06

Derived from Volume XLI Number 23, Filed June 10, 2021, Proposed by #13207, Effective 5/20/2021, Expires 5/20/2031