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 will be funded through a newly established nonlapsing fund known as the "triple win fund," which will be continually appropriated for this purpose.

The bill also includes provisions for the Department of Education to adopt rules regarding the program's administration, including eligibility criteria and the approval of volunteer sites. Additionally, it amends RSA 6:12 to include the triple win fund as a dedicated fund for moneys deposited under the new section. However, the bill does not provide specific funding or authorize new positions to support the program, which may lead to indeterminable costs for the Department of Education and associated institutions as they implement the necessary tracking and administrative systems.

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