HB1820

Requiring the department of education to administer the education freedom account program.

Introduced·12/18/25
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New Hampshire HB1820 establishes the Education Freedom Account program, allowing parents to apply for funds to pay for their child's education.

New Hampshire HB1820 mandates the Department of Education to administer the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program. Parents can apply to establish an EFA for their eligible student, with the department approving applications if certain criteria are met. The EFA allows parents to use funds for qualifying education expenses. The department must ensure non-discrimination against education providers based on religious character or affiliation. It may audit EFAs and bar providers from accepting payments if they misuse funds.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Table

179 Yea

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157 Nay

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18 Not Voting

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38 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 22

10:00 AM

Education Policy and Administration Executive Session

Jan 14

1:00 PM

Education Policy and Administration Public Hearing

History

Mar 5

House

Lay HB1820 on Table (Rep. Noble): Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 179-157 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 105

Feb 6

House

Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/29/2026 (Vote 10-8; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 38

Feb 6

House

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass