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NH SB491
Bill
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Watters
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AI Summary
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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
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Department of Education authorized to pay transportation costs from its regular budget for part-time district students enrolled in CTE who receive EFA grants
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Department of Education required to establish separate funds for tuition and transportation costs and determine costs annually for CTE programs
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Shifts rulemaking authority for CTE tuition, transportation formulas, and fund disbursement procedures from the State Board of Education to the Department of Education
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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