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This bill modifies New Hampshire's Education Tax Credit program by increasing the percentage of nonpublic school scholarships awarded to students who qualified for the federal free and reduced-price meal program from 40% to 50%. Currently, the program supports students who are New Hampshire residents between 5 and 20 years old (or 21 if eligible under certain special education provisions), and the bill removes the previous income qualification requirement that limited scholarships to households earning less than 300% of the federal poverty guidelines. Under the new provisions, once a student initially qualifies for a scholarship through specific criteria like attending a public school or entering kindergarten or first grade, they can continue to receive scholarships in subsequent years without needing to reapply or meet income thresholds. The changes aim to make educational scholarships more accessible and provide more consistent support for students from lower-income backgrounds. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Education

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