This bill amends existing law to allow public schools to enter into contracts with any approved nonpublic school, including religious schools. Specifically, it modifies RSA 189:1-a, IV by replacing the term "nonsectarian private" with "nonpublic" to broaden the scope of schools with which public school boards can contract for educational services. This change enables school boards to execute contracts for tuition programs with nonpublic schools when there is no public school available at the pupil's grade level, provided that the school board determines it is in the best interest of the pupil.

The bill also allows school boards to raise and appropriate funds to support these contracts, thereby facilitating access to educational opportunities for students in districts lacking public school options at certain grade levels. The act is set to take effect immediately upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 189:1-a
As Amended by the Senate: 189:1-a
HB768 text: 189:1-a