This bill establishes a new program within the New Hampshire Department of Education that allows eligible high school and post-secondary students to earn tuition credits at state higher education institutions through community service. The program, referred to as the "triple win program," will provide $2,500 in tuition credits for students who volunteer 100 hours at approved sites within a calendar year, with a maximum of eight credits available over an eight-year period, totaling $20,000. The program is limited to students attending public educational institutions in New Hampshire, excluding those attending private colleges or universities, and it establishes a dedicated fund, the "triple win fund," to support the distribution of these credits.

The bill includes new legal language that inserts a section into RSA 21-N, specifically creating the framework for the tuition credit program and the associated fund. It also amends RSA 6:12 to include the triple win fund as a dedicated fund. However, the bill does not provide specific funding or authorize new positions for its implementation, which may require additional staffing and resources from the Department of Education and the Community College System of New Hampshire. The fiscal impact is indeterminable, as it depends on the number of students participating and the availability of funds through grants or donations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 6:12
HB770 text: 6:12