This bill amends existing education law to allow parents or guardians to enroll their children in any school district where they pay property or school district taxes. The legal language changes include the insertion of provisions that define legal residence for school attendance as where parents or guardians reside or pay property or school district taxes. Specifically, the bill modifies the introductory paragraph of RSA 193:12, II, and includes additional stipulations for cases of joint custody, sole custody, and legal guardianship, ensuring that residency can be established based on tax payments in addition to physical residence.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that a "legal resident" of a school district is defined as a person who is domiciled or pays property or school district taxes in that district. This change aims to provide more flexibility for families in choosing educational options for their children based on their financial contributions to the school district, regardless of their physical residence. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and the fiscal impact of the bill is currently under review by the Department of Education.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 193:12