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This bill requires school district superintendents to approve student reassignment requests within the same school district, making such transfers a default expectation unless there is a specific, documented reason to deny the request. Under the proposed legislation, if a parent or guardian requests that their student be reassigned to another school within the same district, the superintendent must approve the request unless it fails to meet certain requirements. If the superintendent decides not to approve the reassignment, they are now required to provide a written report to the parent or guardian within 10 days, explaining the specific reasons why the request cannot be accommodated. Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that if the superintendent fails to meet any of the requirements outlined in the law, the reassignment request must be automatically approved. This legislation aims to provide more transparency and support for students who may have compelling reasons to change schools within their existing district, while also ensuring that school administrators provide clear rationale for any denials. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Education

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0053&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB68