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SB 296 · 2025 · Senate · Education Finance Committee

Nonpublic school scholarship eligibility

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increasing the percentage of nonpublic school scholarships awarded to students who qualify for the federal free and reduced-price meal program.

Increases the percentage of nonpublic school scholarships awarded to students who qualify for the federal free and reduced-price meal program and removes income requirements after the first year.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · November 3, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕Senate
  3. House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill increases the percentage of nonpublic school scholarships awarded to students who qualify for the federal free and reduced-price meal program. The bill also removes income qualification requirements for scholarship recipients after the initial year of qualification.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. David RochefortRPrimeChair· Health and Human Services
  • Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education
  • Rep. Katy PeternelRVice Chair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Kristin NobleRChair· Education Policy and Administration

Also: Rep. Kelley PotenzaR

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-02-191:00 pmSenate Education FinanceSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 30, 2025SenIntroduced 01/30/2025 and Referred to Education Finance; SJ 4
  2. Feb 19, 2025SenHearing: 02/19/2025, Room 103, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 10
  3. Mar 13, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0794s, 03/13/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 12
  4. Mar 13, 2025SenSB 296 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  5. Mar 13, 2025SenSen. Ward Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  6. Mar 13, 2025SenPending Motion Committee Amendment # 2025-0794s; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  7. Oct 31, 2025SenInexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, 10/31/2025; SJ 1

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.