allowing parents to send their children to any school district they choose.

HB 741 would allow New Hampshire parents to send their children to any public school district in the state, not just their resident district. The bill creates "open enrollment" schools that can accept students from outside their district, with the student's resident district paying 80% of the average cost per pupil to the receiving district. School districts may deny enrollment only for specific reasons including expulsion, documented disciplinary issues, chronic absenteeism, or lack of available space. This policy would take effect January 1, 2026, and apply to all public schools in New Hampshire, though school districts would not be required to participate in open enrollment.