This bill proposes significant changes to the eligibility criteria for education freedom accounts (EFAs) by repealing the existing priority guidelines and the enrollment cap. Specifically, it amends RSA 194-F:3, I to allow the scholarship organization to accept and approve applications for EFAs on a rolling basis without the constraints of an enrollment cap or priority guidelines. The bill also includes new language that mandates the scholarship organization to establish procedures for expediting the approval of applications.

Additionally, the bill repeals several sections of current law, including definitions related to priority guidelines and enrollment caps, as well as provisions for enrollment prioritization. The enrollment cap, which was set at 10,000 for the 2025-2026 school year, will no longer be subject to increases based on prior year enrollments. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 194-F:3
SB581 text: 194-F:3