New Hampshire Legislature Passes Landmark Universal Education Freedom Accounts Expansion 

“After years of persistent effort, New Hampshire is delivering on its promise to put families first by extending eligibility for Education Freedom Accounts to all students. This action by the legislature is ensuring that all Granite State families—regardless of ZIP code or income—have access to high-quality learning options and the educational opportunities that best meet their children’s unique needs. 

“This is a historic commitment to parents, educational flexibility and student success. Today, New Hampshire joins a growing number of states that are putting families in the driver’s seat when it comes to learning.  

“We applaud Sen. Victoria Sullivan, Rep. Valerie McDonnell and all the state leaders who championed this expansion, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact on students and schools throughout the state.” 

About the Legislation: 

SB 295 makes the following changes to New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account (EFA) Program:  

• Creates universal eligibility for EFAs by removing the current income cap (350% of the federal poverty level). 

• Caps enrollment at 10,000 students for the 2025–26 fiscal year and beyond, with a provision to automatically increase the cap by 25% in any year when applications exceed 90% of the limit.  

• Prioritizes access for existing EFA students, siblings, students with disabilities and students from lower-income households if applications exceed the cap. 

• Provides average annual EFA grants of approximately $4,419 per student and allows families to use funds for approved educational expenses like tuition, tutoring, curriculum and online programs. 

• Reserves priority space for renewals and establishes rolling application windows to make sure families have flexibility and access throughout the year.