HB741: allowing parents to send their children to any school district they choose.

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• 110-E:1 · reference · effective 2026-01-01

  ose move resulted from military orders, shall be given admission preference over a nonresident pupil. Once admitted and unless expelled, military connected students as defined in RSA 110-E:1 need not reapply for admission for subsequent years. VIII. A school district may deny a transfer application only for the following reasons: (a) The student was expelled by the student's previous district; (b) The

• 189:6 · reference · effective 2026-01-01

  cademic or athletic achievement. X. Attendance at [an open enrollment] a public school for the purposes of transportation shall not constitute assignment under the provisions of RSA 189:6 and RSA 189:8. Pupils who reside in the school district in which the [open enrollment] school is located shall be provided transportation to that school by the district on the same terms and conditions as provided for

• 189:8 · reference · effective 2026-01-01

  letic achievement. X. Attendance at [an open enrollment] a public school for the purposes of transportation shall not constitute assignment under the provisions of RSA 189:6 and RSA 189:8. Pupils who reside in the school district in which the [open enrollment] school is located shall be provided transportation to that school by the district on the same terms and conditions as provided for in RSA 189:6 an

• 193:1 · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 Duty of Parent; Compulsory Attendance by Pupil. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 193:1, I to read as follows: I. A parent of any child at least 6 years of age and under 18 years of age shall cause such child to attend [the] a public school [to which the child is assigned in the child's resident district]

• 193:12 · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  ild is assigned in the child's resident district]. Such child shall attend full time when such school is in session unless: 2 School Attendance; Legal Residence Required. Amend RSA 193:12, III to read as follows: III. For the purposes of this title, "legal resident" of a school district means a natural person who is domiciled in the [school district] state and who, if temporarily absent, demonstrates an

• 194-D:1 · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  ct shall deny a pupil attendance or implementation of an existing individualized education program. 4 Open Enrollment Schools; Definitions; Open Enrollment Public School. Amend RSA 194-D:1, I to read as follows: I. "Open enrollment public school" or "open enrollment school" means any public school [which, in addition to providing educational services to pupils] that is currently enrolling pupils both res

• 194-D:2 · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  Act] Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 and the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. 6 Open Enrollment Schools; Establishment; Parental Choice; Admission. Amend RSA 194-D:2 to read as follows: 194-D:2 Establishment; Parental Choice; Admission. I. [Any school district legislative body may vote to designate one or more of its schools as an open enrollment school.] Each district legislative

• 194-D:3 · repeal · effective 2026-01-01

  llment [schools] policies. The recommendations shall be provided to the legislative oversight committee in RSA [194-B:21] 193-C:8-a. 9 Repeal. The following are repealed: I. RSA 194-D:3, relative to limitations on procedure for adoption and rescission. II. RSA 194-D:4, relative to pupil selection and enrollment. 10 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026. LBA 25-0782 4/17/

• 194-D:4 · repeal · effective 2026-01-01

  oversight committee in RSA [194-B:21] 193-C:8-a. 9 Repeal. The following are repealed: I. RSA 194-D:3, relative to limitations on procedure for adoption and rescission. II. RSA 194-D:4, relative to pupil selection and enrollment. 10 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026. LBA 25-0782 4/17/25 HB 741-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2025-0336h) AN

• 194-D:5 · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  school in any school district, if the school district to which the parent of the pupil applies approves the application for transfer.] 7 Open Enrollment Schools; Funding. Amend RSA 194-D:5 to read as follows: 194-D:5 Funding. I. There shall be no tuition charge for any pupil attending [an open enrollment] a public school [located in that pupil's resident district]. For [an open enrollment school auth

• 194-D:7 · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  An open enrollment] A school may receive financial aid, private gifts, grants, or revenue as if it were a school district. 8 Open Enrollment Schools; State Board; Duties. Amend RSA 194-D:7 to read as follows: 194-D:7 State Board; Duties. I. The state board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, consistent with the provisions of this chapter relative to the administration of open enrollment in publi

• 541-A · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  strict. 8 Open Enrollment Schools; State Board; Duties. Amend RSA 194-D:7 to read as follows: 194-D:7 State Board; Duties. I. The state board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, consistent with the provisions of this chapter relative to the administration of open enrollment in public schools across the state. II. The state board [shall] may convene one or more working committees to study and

RSAs mentioned by this document

• RSA 110-E · MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS
• RSA 189 · SCHOOL BOARDS, SUPERINTENDENTS, TEACHERS, AND TRUANT OFFICERS; SCHOOL CENSUS
• RSA 193 · PUPILS
• RSA 194-D · OPEN ENROLLMENT SCHOOLS
• RSA 541-A · ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
• RSA 110-E:1 · Definitions
• RSA 189:6 · Transportation of Pupils
• RSA 189:8 · Limitations and Additions
• RSA 193:1 · Duty of Parent; Compulsory Attendance by Pupil
• RSA 193:12 · Legal Residence Required
• RSA 194-D:1 · Definitions
• RSA 194-D:2 · Establishment; Parental Choice; Admission
• RSA 194-D:3 · Procedure for Adoption and Rescission; Limitations
• RSA 194-D:4 · Pupil Selection and Enrollment
• RSA 194-D:5 · Funding
• RSA 194-D:7 · State Board; Duties