Bill H.568, introduced by Representatives Stone and Pinsonault, aims to support military-connected students by ensuring that school districts provide timely access to special education services and allow continued enrollment in a child's school of origin. The bill mandates that if a child whose parents or guardians are relocated under military orders enrolls in a new school district, the district must implement comparable special education services within 30 days of the child's enrollment. Additionally, it allows children of armed forces members to remain in their current school even if their parent receives orders to relocate outside the district during the school year.

The bill amends current law to facilitate remote registration for students whose parents are relocating due to military orders, eliminating the requirement for physical presence at registration. It specifies that proof of residency must be provided within 10 days after the child's attendance begins, rather than before. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the transfer of educational records and evaluations to ensure continuity of services, and it allows children in grade 11 to remain enrolled for an additional year while their parent serves in the military. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 16-1073