This bill amends the priority guidelines for the Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) program in New Hampshire by adding a new category for students who have at least one parent or guardian on active military duty. Specifically, it modifies RSA 194-F:1, XIII(d) to include a new subsection (e) that states, "A student residing in New Hampshire with one or more parent or guardian who is on active military duty, regardless of the physical location or place of residence of the active-duty parent or guardian." This addition aims to ensure that military families have access to educational resources and support through the EFA program.

The fiscal impact of this bill is estimated to be indeterminable, as it is unclear how many additional students will qualify for the EFA program and from which educational settings they will transition. The Department of Education anticipates that approximately 30 additional students may become eligible in FY 2027, resulting in an estimated cost of $150,300 based on the average grant per student. However, the actual financial implications could vary depending on the students' previous educational environments, as some may come from public schools, which could offset costs through reductions in district funding. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 194-F:1
As Amended by the House: 194-F:1
HB1832 text: 194-F:1