Bill > HB1401

This bill amends the definition of a "scholarship organization" within New Hampshire's Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) program to expand the types of entities that can administer these accounts. Currently, scholarship organizations are limited to those approved under RSA 77:G, but the proposed change would allow the state Department of Education to select and approve additional qualified entities, which could include for-profit organizations. Education Freedom Accounts are a school choice mechanism that provides public funds to families to use for educational expenses like private school tuition, online learning programs, or homeschooling costs. By broadening the definition of scholarship organizations, the bill aims to increase the number and variety of organizations that can manage and implement the EFA program, potentially providing more options and flexibility for families seeking alternative educational opportunities. The bill would take effect 60 days after its passage.

Education

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