JFAB: Admission of Non-Resident Students

Policy Date: 06/05/2025

CSD File: JFAB

CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
ADMISSION OF NONRESIDENT STUDENTS

I. For those persons in the process of moving into Candia

To temporarily accommodate parents who are not residents of Candia, who are in the process of
moving into Candia who wish to have their child(ren) attend the Candia school district, the
following shall apply:

A. There will be no tuition charged if the parent establishes residency in Candia on or before
the thirtieth (30) school day following the enrollment of the child(ren) into the Candia
school district.

B. The Superintendent must approve the application to enroll a nonresident child(ren) into
the Candia school district if the enrollment extends beyond thirty (30) school days from
the initial day of entry into school. The Superintendent will evaluate the situation and
take the following action:

1. Require payment of tuition;

2. Require the child(ren) to be removed from school;

3. Or take any other action the Superintendent deems appropriate.

C. The parent must provide transportation at his/her expense to transport the child(ren) to
school until such time as the parent establishes residency in Candia.

II. For those persons in the process of moving out of Candia

To temporarily accommodate parents who are in the process of moving out of Candia who wish
to have their child(ren) continue to attend the Candia school district the following shall apply:

A. There will be no tuition charged if the parent withdraws his/her child(ren) from the
Candia school district on or before the thirtieth (30) school day following the move of the
parent out of the Candia School District.

B. The Superintendent must approve the application to permit a nonresident child(ren) to
remain enrolled in the Candia school district if the enrollment extends beyond thirty (30)
school days from the date on which the parents moved out of Candia. The
Superintendent will evaluate the situation and take the following action:

1. Require payment of tuition;

2. Require the child(ren) to be removed from school;

3. Or take any other action the Superintendent deems appropriate.

C. The parent must provide transportation at his/her own expense to transport the
child(ren) to school.

III. Admission of Nonresident Students

A. It is the policy of the Candia School Board not to accept students into the Candia school
system who are not legal residents of the Candia School District.

B. This policy applies to all students from kindergarten through graduation from high
school.

C. The only exceptions to this policy will be for those persons in the following situations:

1. Those persons in the process of moving into Candia see I above.

2. Those persons in the process of moving out of Candia see II above.

3. Those persons from other school districts in New Hampshire who are under a
reciprocal agreement with the Candia School District.

Legal References:
RSA 186-C:13, Special Education; Liability for Expenses, RSA 193:3, Change of School or
Assignment, RSA 193:12, Legal Residence Required, RSA461:A

Proposed: September 9, 1986
Adopted: November 6, 1986
Adopted: October 10, 1989
Adopted: April 5, 2001
Revised: February 5, 2009, May 5, 2011, March 9, 2017, June 5, 2025