NH HB748

School districts may adopt a local education freedom account (LEFA) program by a 3/5 majority vote, allowing parents of eligible students to receive grants from a scholarship organization for educational expenses at public schools, charter schools, nonpublic schools, or approved programs

LEFA grants equal twice the per-pupil adequate education grant amount (approximately $8,531 base aid in FY 2026), plus any differentiated aid for special needs, free/reduced meal eligibility, or English language learners

Eligible expenses include tuition, textbooks, curriculum materials, tutoring, online learning programs, educational therapies, computer hardware/software, standardized testing fees, and transportation costs up to $750 per year

Students ages 5-20 who have not graduated high school are eligible if currently enrolled in a New Hampshire public school, charter school, home education program, or entering kindergarten

Districts may rescind the program by a 3/5 majority vote, but existing participants may continue receiving grants until graduation or age 20; the scholarship organization may retain up to 10% of grant funds for administrative costs