This bill revises education laws related to out-of-district attendance, particularly focusing on the responsibilities of school districts regarding tuition and transportation for children with disabilities. It clarifies the tuition obligations for nonoperating school districts, establishes prorated tuition for part-time students, and allows school trustees to deny out-of-district attendance requests if it could jeopardize the district's accreditation or if the student has a history of suspension or expulsion. The bill also streamlines reporting requirements to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and clarifies rules for remote instruction for out-of-district students.

Significant amendments include the removal of the requirement for students to seek remote instruction from the nearest school district and the introduction of new language specifying financial obligations for transportation in attendance agreements. The bill emphasizes that the district of residence is responsible for tuition payments for children with disabilities, with specific provisions for calculating these amounts. It establishes deadlines for tuition and transportation payments and allows districts to include costs for providing a free appropriate public education to children with disabilities in their tuition levy. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to out-of-district attendance agreements for school fiscal years beginning on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-5-320, 20-5-321, 20-5-322, 20-5-323, 20-5-324
HB0250_1(1): 20-5-320, 20-5-322, 20-5-323, 20-5-324, 20-7-118, 20-7-421, 20-9-505
HB0250_1(2): 20-5-320, 20-5-322, 20-5-323, 20-5-324, 20-7-118, 20-7-421, 20-9-505
HB0250_1(3): 20-5-320, 20-5-322, 20-5-323, 20-5-324, 20-7-118, 20-7-421, 20-9-505
HB0250_1(4): 20-5-320, 20-5-322, 20-5-323, 20-5-324, 20-7-118, 20-7-421, 20-9-505
HB0250_1: 20-5-320, 20-5-322, 20-5-323, 20-5-324, 20-7-118, 20-7-421, 20-9-505