The bill, HB 751-FN, 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 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 modifies existing laws regarding school attendance and residency, allowing parents to enroll their children in any public school within the state, rather than being limited to their resident district. The definition of "legal resident" is updated to reflect that residency is determined at the state level, and a limited exemption from parental consent for certain school-sponsored events is introduced.

Moreover, the bill redefines "open enrollment public school" to include schools enrolling students from both within and outside their attendance areas, and mandates that each school district establish an open enrollment policy. It specifies conditions under which transfer applications may be denied and prohibits discrimination based on grade, age, or academic needs. The funding structure for open enrollment schools is amended, requiring sending districts to pay receiving districts a percentage of the average cost per pupil, while clarifying that the resident district retains responsibility for funding and educational decisions for children with disabilities. The bill also introduces new definitions related to parental rights and repeals certain existing statutes regarding pupil selection and enrollment procedures. The effective date of the act is upon passage, with no direct revenue impact on the state anticipated.

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