This bill mandates that the state board of education conduct an annual review of education freedom account (EFA) service providers to ensure their compliance with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws. The new legal language inserted into RSA 194-F:6 establishes that education service providers must develop and implement policies similar to those required of school districts and chartered public schools under RSA 193:39. The bill emphasizes the importance of these reviews in maintaining adherence to anti-discrimination standards.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the reviews will be conducted by the state board of education, which will assess whether the EFA service providers are meeting the necessary compliance requirements. The fiscal note indicates that the Department of Education expects the current scholarship organization to handle the administrative tasks associated with these reviews without incurring additional costs to the state, as the organization’s administrative fees will cover any extra expenses. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 194-F:6
HB1819 text: 194-F:6