Section 194-D:1 - Definitions In this chapter:
I. "Open enrollment public school" or "open enrollment school" means any public school which, in addition to providing educational services to pupils residing within its attendance area or district, chooses to accept pupils from other attendance areas within its district and from outside its district.II. "Parent" means a parent, guardian, or other person or entity having legal custody of a child or, in the case of a child with a disability, a surrogate parent who has been appointed in accordance with state or federal law.III. "Pupil" means any child who is eligible for attendance in public schools in New Hampshire, and who lives with a parent. IV. "Receiving district" means the school district to which a pupil is sent to attend an open enrollment school. V. "Resident district" means the school district in which the pupil resides.VI. "School board" means the school district school board.VII. "Sending district" means the school district in which the pupil resides.VIII. "State board" means the state board of education.IX. "Teacher" means any individual providing or capable of providing direct instructional services to pupils, and who meets requirements prescribed in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. 2009, 241:14, eff. Sept. 14, 2009.