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A proposal would allow every family to receive at least $4,265 per year to spend on educational expenses for each of their children who does not attend public school.
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That review showed that some families approved for school funds didn’t present sufficient documentation.
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For lawmakers, the debate over these programs is mostly a partisan fight over parental freedom versus accountability. But many families say the issue is far more personal.
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The education department says that the data is held by a private contractor, not the state, and thus can’t be turned over to be audited.
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“We are going to expand education freedom. We are going to support parents. We are going to support all New Hampshire kids getting the best education,” said Republican Rep. Glenn Cordelli of Tuftonboro.
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This week New Hampshire lawmakers heard testimony on bills that would bar transgender students from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity.
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The program provides eligible families with the same amount the state pays per pupil to public school districts — about $4,500 — to pay for private school tuition or home school expenses.
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Families who received state money through the Education Freedom Accounts program spent about $800,000 on purchases at Amazon.com and over $2 million on local parochial schools last year.
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Lawmakers are considering over 100 bills this session that could have far-reaching consequences for K-12 education.
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The lawsuit alleges that the state is unlawfully using funds earmarked for public schools to pay for its newest school choice program.