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This bill allows municipalities (cities, towns, or villages) to hold a referendum to decide whether their residents can receive education freedom account (EFA) vouchers. Education freedom account vouchers are a type of school choice program that provides public funding for students to attend private or alternative schools. The referendum would be conducted using procedures similar to those outlined in RSA 40, a New Hampshire law governing local voting processes. If a municipality votes "yes" in the referendum, eligible residents can receive EFA vouchers. Conversely, if the municipality votes "no", no residents who would otherwise qualify for EFA vouchers will be able to receive them. The bill would take effect on July 1, 2026, giving municipalities time to prepare for potential referendums. This legislation provides local communities with the ability to control participation in the education freedom account program at the municipal level.

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