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House Education reviews bill to let NEK tuition pre-K to nearby New Hampshire schools
Summary
The House Education Committee examined S.214, which would allow the NEK Choice School District to pay tuition to New Hampshire public pre-K programs within 25 miles of the Vermont border; legislative counsel said waivers may be needed because New Hampshire licensure and early‑learning standards differ from Vermont's.
The House Education Committee on April 21 reviewed S.214, a one‑page amendment to Title 16 that would let the NEK Choice School District provide pre‑K to eligible students by paying tuition to one or more New Hampshire public school pre‑K programs located within 25 miles of the Vermont border. St. James of the Office of Legislative Council summarized the change for members.
"This bill does not amend anything in current law or change anything in current law," St. James said, explaining that the measure adds a new subsection to Section 829 of Title 16 to permit tuition payments to out‑of‑state public pre‑K programs for the NEK Choice School District. St. James said the Essex North…
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