This bill amends existing law to increase the percentage of nonpublic school scholarships awarded to students who qualify for the federal free and reduced-price meal program from 40% to 50%. Additionally, it modifies the definition of "eligible student" to include New Hampshire residents aged 21 if they are eligible under RSA 186-C:2. The bill also removes the requirement for scholarship recipients to meet income qualifications after their initial year of qualification, allowing students to retain their scholarships without reapplying each year, as long as they continue to meet other eligibility criteria.

The changes to the law include the insertion of new language that specifies the increased percentage of scholarships and the removal of the annual income threshold requirement for subsequent years. Specifically, the bill deletes the previous requirement for students to reapply for scholarships each year, streamlining the process for ongoing eligibility. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 77-G:1, 77-G:2