(New Title) relative to qualifying scholarship granting organizations and federal workforce Pell grants.
Sponsored By: Jim A Kofalt (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
State aid ends for low-earning programs
Beginning January 1, 2027, students and colleges cannot receive direct or indirect state aid for federally designated low-earning programs. The ban covers student aid, operating and teaching funds, separate aid or grants, and capital funding. The University System of New Hampshire trustees and Higher Education Commission must adopt rules to enforce the ban. They must report program disqualifications and money redirected or saved by November 1 of the applicable year.
Grant access for workforce training students
Beginning January 1, 2027, the governor must approve eligible Workforce Pell Grant programs in consultation with the state workforce board. Programs and grants must meet federal requirements; the law sets no grant amount. Programs must also meet at least one test: prepare students for jobs needing credentials beyond high school, meet an earnings test, or meet documented workforce demand. The earnings test requires earnings above 150% of the federal poverty level for one person. Providers must supply completion, job placement, and earnings data for program approval.
Federal tax credit for scholarship donors
For tax years ending after December 31, 2026, New Hampshire must participate, to the extent possible, in the federal scholarship donation credit. Participation renews each year; the law does not set the credit amount. Beginning January 1, 2027, the education department must set listing rules with the revenue department for nonprofits meeting federal credit requirements. It must publish the list, send it to the U.S. Treasury, and certify submission to the state legislature. Scholarships cover elementary and secondary school expenses allowed by federal law, at schools meeting state and federal requirements.
Funding appeals for workforce training institutions
Beginning January 1, 2027, the state workforce board must set clear rules for institutions seeking funds it controls. Institutions get a process to apply and appeal a denial. Where possible, these processes must follow federal workforce and career education laws. This provision sets no funding amounts and does not change household benefit eligibility.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jim A Kofalt
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Bryan Morse
Republican • House
Daniel E. Innis
Republican • Senate
Jason M. Osborne
Republican • House
Joe Sweeney
Republican • House
Julie Miles
Republican • House
Kevin A. Avard
Republican • Senate
Kristin Noble
Republican • House
Pam Brown
Republican • House
Rita G Mattson
Republican • House
Sherman A. Packard
Republican • House
Valerie E McDonnell
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 242; eff. 7/1/2026
7/10/2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 52
6/23/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
6/23/2026SenateHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1728s (Rep. Noble): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 8
5/21/2026HouseOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
5/13/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/14/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 18A
5/12/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1728s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
5/5/2026SenateCommittee Amendment # 2026-1728s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
5/5/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1728s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
4/30/2026SenateHearing: 03/31/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 09:15 am; SC 12
3/24/2026SenateIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 7
3/17/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0915h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 20
3/11/2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0915h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 20
3/11/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0915h (NT) 03/02/2026 (Vote 17-1; CC) HC 10 P. 13
3/4/2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/02/2026 09:30 am GP 232
2/27/2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:15 am GP 232
1/21/2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 35
12/17/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
6/23/2026
Introduced
12/17/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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