New HampshireDepartment of Education would run education account program
If it took effect, the Department of Education would run New Hampshire's education freedom account program, but the bill provides no money for the change.
What it does
The Department of Education would take over running New Hampshire's education freedom account program from scholarship organizations. The bill provides no funding for the change.
Argument forA public application available online could make it easier for families to apply for an account for an eligible student.
Argument againstRunning the program could require up to $5 million a year, which may strain state resources because the bill sets aside no money for it.
More detail
The Department of Education would run the education freedom account program instead of scholarship organizations. This applies to New Hampshire's education freedom account program. The bill provides no funding for the change. The bill would take effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died on table
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 19Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16Died on table
- Mar 5Lay HB1820 on Table (Rep. Noble): MA RC 179-157 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 105Minor
- Vote recorded Table. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 6Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- Feb 6Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/29/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 9 P. 38Minor
- Jan 14Executive Session: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- Jan 8Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
- 2025
- Dec 18Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 37Introduced
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