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NH SB491

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Watters

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Students receiving Education Freedom Account (EFA) grants become eligible to enroll in career and technical education (CTE) programs under RSA 188-E:1-a, VI

  • Department of Education authorized to pay transportation costs from its regular budget for part-time district students enrolled in CTE who receive EFA grants

  • Department of Education required to establish separate funds for tuition and transportation costs and determine costs annually for CTE programs

  • Shifts rulemaking authority for CTE tuition, transportation formulas, and fund disbursement procedures from the State Board of Education to the Department of Education

  • Scholarship organization administering EFAs required to provide information about CTE enrollment opportunities to EFA students in grades 9-12, effective July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Enabling students to utilize education freedom account funds to pay for certain career and technical education funding.

Last Action

Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Education Funding House Journal 8

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Funding3/16/2026
Education Finance11/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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