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 either the residence of the parents or guardians or the location where they pay property or school district taxes. Specifically, the bill modifies the introductory paragraph of RSA 193:12, II, and includes new language that clarifies the legal residence of a minor child in various custody situations, including joint custody and legal guardianship.

Additionally, the bill updates the definition of "legal resident" in RSA 193:12, III, to include individuals who pay property or school district taxes in the school district, alongside the requirement of being domiciled there. The changes aim to provide greater flexibility for families in choosing educational options based on their financial contributions to local school districts, regardless of their physical residence. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 193:12