The bill establishes a committee to study the licensure of outpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities, focusing on nonclinical recovery support services and the potential need for additional staff and funding for oversight by the Department of Health and Human Services. The committee, composed of members from both the House and Senate, is required to report its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill appropriates $211,000 for the creation of a compliance officer position within the Department of Health and Human Services to oversee these facilities.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws regarding school attendance and residency, allowing parents to enroll their children in any public school in the state, rather than being limited to their resident district. It updates the definition of "legal resident" to reflect state-level residency determination and creates limited exemptions from parental consent for certain school-sponsored events. The bill also redefines "open enrollment public school," mandates the establishment of open enrollment policies, and clarifies transportation obligations. It introduces new definitions related to parental rights and repeals certain statutes to streamline enrollment processes, while ensuring that the resident school district retains decision-making authority for children with disabilities transferring to open enrollment schools.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 172:1, 172:2-a, 6:12, 172:2-c, 126-A:4
As Amended by the Senate: 193:12, 194-D:1, 194-D:2, 194-D:5, 194-D:7, 189-B:2, 189-B:4