This bill amends current law to enhance the framework for scholarship granting organizations and workforce training programs in New Hampshire. It introduces new definitions for "Qualified scholarship granting organization" and "Eligible workforce training programs," aligning them with federal regulations. The Department of Revenue Administration is tasked with making an annual election to allow New Hampshire citizens to claim a federal tax credit for contributions to these organizations, effective for taxable years ending after December 31, 2026. Additionally, the Department of Education is required to create and maintain a list of qualified scholarship granting organizations, which will be submitted annually to the Secretary of the Treasury and published on the department's website.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the governor, in coordination with the State Workforce Innovation Board, approve all workforce training programs eligible for federal Workforce Pell Grants, ensuring they meet federal requirements. The State Workforce Innovation Board is also directed to establish internal procedures for determining program eligibility. Notably, the bill includes a prohibition on any state division or department from adopting rules to implement these provisions, emphasizing a streamlined approach to the new requirements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-I:1-a
As Amended by the House: 21-I:1-a
As Amended by the Senate: 21-I:1-a, 21-J:3
Version adopted by both bodies: 21-I:1-a, 21-J:3
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 21-I:1-a, 21-J:3
HB1774 text: 21-I:1-a