As education freedom account program grows, Republicans consider tighter oversight

By: Ethan DeWitt

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 1,905

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago


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Five years into the state’s education freedom account program, Republican lawmakers are expressing some interest in increasing oversight and clarity over how it operates.

In an April letter to the State Board of Education, a bipartisan group of lawmakers called for the board to write more specific descriptions of which programs may receive EFA funding — and which may not.

The Legislative Budget Assistant, a nonpartisan office, is wrapping up a yearlong audit of …

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