SB491

Enabling students to utilize education freedom account funds to pay for certain career and technical education funding and removing references to "curriculum frameworks" as they relate to the substantive educational content of an adequate education.

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New Hampshire SB491 allows students to use education freedom account funds for career and technical education and removes references to "curriculum.

New Hampshire SB491 amends education laws to enable students to use education freedom account funds for career and technical education. The bill removes references to "curriculum frameworks" as they relate to the substantive educational content of an adequate education. It also mandates the scholarship organization to inform students in grades 9-12 about enrolling in career and technical education classes and programs. The bill emphasizes that local teachers, administrators, and school boards are responsible for identifying and implementing approaches best suited for their students.

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Calendar

Apr 28

10:30 AM

(CANCELLED) Education Funding Executive Session

Apr 28

11:15 AM

Education Funding Executive Session

History

Jul 9

Senate

Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 256; Effective 07/01/2027

Jun 17

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14

Jun 17

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15