Bill
SB 491
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.
2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Kevin Avard and 7 co-sponsors
SB 491 allows New Hampshire students to spend education freedom account vouchers on career and technical education programs, expanding school choice options while potentially redirecting public CTE funding.
Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 256; Effective 07/01/2027