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NEW HAMPSHIRE: Education Freedom Account Program

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  • State: NEW HAMPSHIRE
  • PROGRAM OVERVIEW: PROGRAM OVERVIEW
  • Program Name:
    • Option name: Education Freedom Account Program, Option type: Link, Option description:

      The Family Empowerment Scholarship Program is established to provide children of families in this state which have limited financial resources with educational options to achieve success in their education.

      , Option link: https://casetext.com/statute/new-hampshire-revised-statutes/title-15-education/chapter-194-f-education-freedom-accounts
  • Year Launched: 2021
  • Fund Administrator:
    • Option name: Department of Education, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      I. The commissioner of the department of education shall transfer to the scholarship organization the per pupil adequate education grant amount under RSA 198:40-a, plus any differentiated aid that would have been provided to a public school for that eligible student. The transfers shall be made in accordance with the distribution of adequate education grants under RSA 198:42.
  • Funding Mechanism:
    • Option name: Direct, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      II. Parents of an EFA student shall agree to use the funds deposited in their student's EFA only for the following qualifying expenses to educate the EFA student:
  • Program Administrator (Gov't):
    • Option name: Department of Education / Scholarship Organization, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      I. A parent may apply to the scholarship organization to establish an EFA for an eligible student. The scholarship organization shall accept and approve applications for the fall and spring semesters each year and shall establish procedures for approving applications in an expeditious manner.
      II. The scholarship organization shall create a standard form that parents can submit to establish their student's eligibility for the EFA program and shall ensure that the application is publicly available and may be submitted through various sources, including the Internet.
  • Third Party Administrator: Children's Scholarship Fund
  • Role of DOE:
    • Option name: Program Administrator, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      XV. The department shall adopt rules that are necessary for the administration of this chapter.
  • Application Window/Dates:
    • Option name: July 15, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      I. A parent may apply to the scholarship organization to establish an EFA for an eligible student. The scholarship organization shall accept and approve applications for the fall and spring semesters each year and shall establish procedures for approving applications in an expeditious manner.
  • Fund Disbursement Frequency:
    • Option name: Quarterly, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      I. A parent may apply to the scholarship organization to establish an EFA for an eligible student. The scholarship organization shall accept and approve applications for the fall and spring semesters each year and shall establish procedures for approving applications in an expeditious manner.
  • Average Per-Pupil Funding:
    • Option name: $5,100, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      I. The commissioner of the department of education shall transfer to the scholarship organization the per pupil adequate education grant amount under RSA 198:40-a, plus any differentiated aid that would have been provided to a public school for that eligible student. The transfers shall be made in accordance with the distribution of adequate education grants under RSA 198:42.
  • ELIGIBILITY: ELIGIBILITY
  • Income Limit:
    • Option name: ≤350% x FPL, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      VI. "Eligible student" means a resident of this state who is eligible to enroll in a public elementary or secondary school and whose annual household income at the time the student applies for the program is less than or equal to 350 percent of the federal poverty guidelines as updated annually in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services under 42 U.S.C. section 9902 (2). No income threshold need be met in subsequent years, provided the student otherwise qualifies. Students in the special school district within the department of corrections established in RSA 194:60 shall not be eligible students.
  • Prior Year Public School Requirement:
    • Option name: None, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      VI. "Eligible student" means a resident of this state who is eligible to enroll in a public elementary or secondary school and whose annual household income at the time the student applies for the program is less than or equal to 350 percent of the federal poverty guidelines as updated annually in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services under 42 U.S.C. section 9902 (2). No income threshold need be met in subsequent years, provided the student otherwise qualifies. Students in the special school district within the department of corrections established in RSA 194:60 shall not be eligible students.
  • Geographic Limit:
    • Option name: Statewide, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      VI. "Eligible student" means a resident of this state who is eligible to enroll in a public elementary or secondary school and whose annual household income at the time the student applies for the program is less than or equal to 350 percent of the federal poverty guidelines as updated annually in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services under 42 U.S.C. section 9902 (2). No income threshold need be met in subsequent years, provided the student otherwise qualifies. Students in the special school district within the department of corrections established in RSA 194:60 shall not be eligible students.
  • Additional Eligibility Check:
    • Option name: None, Option type: None, Option description:

      (8) Every three (3) years after initial enrollment in the ESA program, a parent of a participating student, except a student diagnosed as being a person with a permanent disability, shall document that the student continues to be identified by the school district, a federal or state government agency, or a licensed physician or psychometrist as a child with a disability, as defined by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USCS Section 1401(3)).
  • Homeschool Compatible:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      VI. "Eligible student" means a resident of this state who is eligible to enroll in a public elementary or secondary school and whose annual household income at the time the student applies for the program is less than or equal to 350 percent of the federal poverty guidelines as updated annually in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services under 42 U.S.C. section 9902 (2). No income threshold need be met in subsequent years, provided the student otherwise qualifies. Students in the special school district within the department of corrections established in RSA 194:60 shall not be eligible students.
  • Enrollment Cap:
    • Option name: None, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      I. The commissioner of the department of education shall transfer to the scholarship organization the per pupil adequate education grant amount under RSA 198:40-a, plus any differentiated aid that would have been provided to a public school for that eligible student. The transfers shall be made in accordance with the distribution of adequate education grants under RSA 198:42.
  • Lottery:
    • Option name: None, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      I. The commissioner of the department of education shall transfer to the scholarship organization the per pupil adequate education grant amount under RSA 198:40-a, plus any differentiated aid that would have been provided to a public school for that eligible student. The transfers shall be made in accordance with the distribution of adequate education grants under RSA 198:42.
  • Testing:
    • Option name: National/State or Portfolio, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      (3) To provide an annual record of educational attainment by:
      (A) Having the student take a nationally-standardized, norm-referenced achievement test and to provide the results to the scholarship organization by the end of each school year which the scholarship organization shall make available to the department as aggregate scores; or
      (B) Having the student take the statewide student assessment test pursuant to RSA 193-C:6; or
      (C) Maintaining a portfolio including, but not limited to, a log which designates by title the reading materials used; samples of writings, worksheets, workbooks, or creative materials used or developed by the student. The parent shall have a certified teacher or a teacher currently teaching in a nonpublic school, who is selected by the parent, evaluate the student's educational progress upon review of a portfolio and discussion with the parent or student.
  • COSTS COVERED INCLUDE: COSTS COVERED INCLUDE:
  • Private School Tuition:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      II. Parents of an EFA student shall agree to use the funds deposited in their student's EFA only for the following qualifying expenses to educate the EFA student:
      (a) Tuition and fees at a private school.
      (b) Tuition and fees for non-public online learning programs.
      (c) Tutoring services provided by an individual or a tutoring facility.
      (d) Services contracted for and provided by a district public school, chartered public school, public academy, or independent school, including, but not limited to, individual classes and curricular activities and programs.
      (e) Textbooks, curriculum, or other instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction required by either a curriculum or an education service provider.
      (f) Computer hardware, Internet connectivity, or other technological services and devices, that are primarily used to help meet an EFA student's educational needs.
      (g) Educational software and applications.
      (h) School uniforms.
      (i) Fees for nationally standardized assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission or awarding of credits and tuition and/or fees for preparatory courses for such exams.
      (j) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized education programs.
      (k) Tuition, fees, instructional materials, and examination fees at a career or technical school.
      (l) Educational services and therapies, including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies.
      (m) Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education.
      (n) Fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider.
      (o) Any other educational expense approved by the scholarship organization.
  • Uniforms:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      II. Parents of an EFA student shall agree to use the funds deposited in their student's EFA only for the following qualifying expenses to educate the EFA student:
      (a) Tuition and fees at a private school.
      (b) Tuition and fees for non-public online learning programs.
      (c) Tutoring services provided by an individual or a tutoring facility.
      (d) Services contracted for and provided by a district public school, chartered public school, public academy, or independent school, including, but not limited to, individual classes and curricular activities and programs.
      (e) Textbooks, curriculum, or other instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction required by either a curriculum or an education service provider.
      (f) Computer hardware, Internet connectivity, or other technological services and devices, that are primarily used to help meet an EFA student's educational needs.
      (g) Educational software and applications.
      (h) School uniforms.
      (i) Fees for nationally standardized assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission or awarding of credits and tuition and/or fees for preparatory courses for such exams.
      (j) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized education programs.
      (k) Tuition, fees, instructional materials, and examination fees at a career or technical school.
      (l) Educational services and therapies, including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies.
      (m) Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education.
      (n) Fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider.
      (o) Any other educational expense approved by the scholarship organization.
  • Online Education:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      II. Parents of an EFA student shall agree to use the funds deposited in their student's EFA only for the following qualifying expenses to educate the EFA student:
      (a) Tuition and fees at a private school.
      (b) Tuition and fees for non-public online learning programs.
      (c) Tutoring services provided by an individual or a tutoring facility.
      (d) Services contracted for and provided by a district public school, chartered public school, public academy, or independent school, including, but not limited to, individual classes and curricular activities and programs.
      (e) Textbooks, curriculum, or other instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction required by either a curriculum or an education service provider.
      (f) Computer hardware, Internet connectivity, or other technological services and devices, that are primarily used to help meet an EFA student's educational needs.
      (g) Educational software and applications.
      (h) School uniforms.
      (i) Fees for nationally standardized assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission or awarding of credits and tuition and/or fees for preparatory courses for such exams.
      (j) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized education programs.
      (k) Tuition, fees, instructional materials, and examination fees at a career or technical school.
      (l) Educational services and therapies, including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies.
      (m) Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education.
      (n) Fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider.
      (o) Any other educational expense approved by the scholarship organization.
  • Education Therapies:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      II. Parents of an EFA student shall agree to use the funds deposited in their student's EFA only for the following qualifying expenses to educate the EFA student:
      (a) Tuition and fees at a private school.
      (b) Tuition and fees for non-public online learning programs.
      (c) Tutoring services provided by an individual or a tutoring facility.
      (d) Services contracted for and provided by a district public school, chartered public school, public academy, or independent school, including, but not limited to, individual classes and curricular activities and programs.
      (e) Textbooks, curriculum, or other instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction required by either a curriculum or an education service provider.
      (f) Computer hardware, Internet connectivity, or other technological services and devices, that are primarily used to help meet an EFA student's educational needs.
      (g) Educational software and applications.
      (h) School uniforms.
      (i) Fees for nationally standardized assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission or awarding of credits and tuition and/or fees for preparatory courses for such exams.
      (j) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized education programs.
      (k) Tuition, fees, instructional materials, and examination fees at a career or technical school.
      (l) Educational services and therapies, including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies.
      (m) Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education.
      (n) Fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider.
      (o) Any other educational expense approved by the scholarship organization.
  • Private Tutoring:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      II. Parents of an EFA student shall agree to use the funds deposited in their student's EFA only for the following qualifying expenses to educate the EFA student:
      (a) Tuition and fees at a private school.
      (b) Tuition and fees for non-public online learning programs.
      (c) Tutoring services provided by an individual or a tutoring facility.
      (d) Services contracted for and provided by a district public school, chartered public school, public academy, or independent school, including, but not limited to, individual classes and curricular activities and programs.
      (e) Textbooks, curriculum, or other instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction required by either a curriculum or an education service provider.
      (f) Computer hardware, Internet connectivity, or other technological services and devices, that are primarily used to help meet an EFA student's educational needs.
      (g) Educational software and applications.
      (h) School uniforms.
      (i) Fees for nationally standardized assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission or awarding of credits and tuition and/or fees for preparatory courses for such exams.
      (j) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized education programs.
      (k) Tuition, fees, instructional materials, and examination fees at a career or technical school.
      (l) Educational services and therapies, including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies.
      (m) Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education.
      (n) Fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider.
      (o) Any other educational expense approved by the scholarship organization.
  • Public School Services (Classes and/or Extracurricular):
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      II. Parents of an EFA student shall agree to use the funds deposited in their student's EFA only for the following qualifying expenses to educate the EFA student:
      (a) Tuition and fees at a private school.
      (b) Tuition and fees for non-public online learning programs.
      (c) Tutoring services provided by an individual or a tutoring facility.
      (d) Services contracted for and provided by a district public school, chartered public school, public academy, or independent school, including, but not limited to, individual classes and curricular activities and programs.
      (e) Textbooks, curriculum, or other instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction required by either a curriculum or an education service provider.
      (f) Computer hardware, Internet connectivity, or other technological services and devices, that are primarily used to help meet an EFA student's educational needs.
      (g) Educational software and applications.
      (h) School uniforms.
      (i) Fees for nationally standardized assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission or awarding of credits and tuition and/or fees for preparatory courses for such exams.
      (j) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized education programs.
      (k) Tuition, fees, instructional materials, and examination fees at a career or technical school.
      (l) Educational services and therapies, including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies.
      (m) Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education.
      (n) Fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider.
      (o) Any other educational expense approved by the scholarship organization.
  • Transportation:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      II. Parents of an EFA student shall agree to use the funds deposited in their student's EFA only for the following qualifying expenses to educate the EFA student:
      (a) Tuition and fees at a private school.
      (b) Tuition and fees for non-public online learning programs.
      (c) Tutoring services provided by an individual or a tutoring facility.
      (d) Services contracted for and provided by a district public school, chartered public school, public academy, or independent school, including, but not limited to, individual classes and curricular activities and programs.
      (e) Textbooks, curriculum, or other instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction required by either a curriculum or an education service provider.
      (f) Computer hardware, Internet connectivity, or other technological services and devices, that are primarily used to help meet an EFA student's educational needs.
      (g) Educational software and applications.
      (h) School uniforms.
      (i) Fees for nationally standardized assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission or awarding of credits and tuition and/or fees for preparatory courses for such exams.
      (j) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized education programs.
      (k) Tuition, fees, instructional materials, and examination fees at a career or technical school.
      (l) Educational services and therapies, including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies.
      (m) Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education.
      (n) Fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider.
      (o) Any other educational expense approved by the scholarship organization.
  • ESA Management Fees:
    • Option name: No, Option type: None, Option description:
      Section 20-51.4-2-9 - [Effective 7/1/2024] "ESA qualified expenses"
      (a) "ESA qualified expenses" refers to the following expenses provided by an ESA participating entity related to the education of an eligible student for which scholarship money in an ESA account may be used:
      (1) Tuition and fees, which includes curricular materials, at a qualified school, public school, or other ESA participating entity.
      (2) Fees for:
      (A) national norm referenced or criterion referenced examinations;
      (B) advanced placement examinations, Cambridge International courses, International Baccalaureate courses, or College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations; or
      (C) statewide assessments associated with industry recognized credentials.
      (3) Educational services for an eligible student who is a student with a disability.
      (4) Payments associated with the use of paraprofessional or educational aides.
      (5) Services contracted for and provided by a school corporation, charter school, magnet school, or qualified school, including:
      (A) individual classes;
      (B) extracurricular activities or programs; or
      (C) additional programs, resources, or staffing defined in the student's education plan.
      (6) Occupational therapy for a student with a disability, provided in accordance with the eligible student's individualized education program developed under IC 20-35 or service plan developed under 511 IAC 7-34.
      (7) Subject to IC 20-51.4-4-7, fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the eligible student to travel to and from an approved special education service provider.
      (8) Tuition and fees to attend training programs and camps that have a focus on:
      (A) vocational skills;
      (B) academic skills;
      (C) life skills;
      (D) independence; or
      (E) soft job skills that are character traits and interpersonal skills that characterize a person's relationships with other people.
      (9) Additional services and therapies prescribed by the eligible student's treating physician in accordance with generally accepted standards of care to improve outcomes for the student in addition to any services currently being provided by the school, insurance, or the Medicaid program.
      (10) Fees for the management of the ESA account, as described in IC 20-51.4-3-2(d).
      (11) Expenses to enroll in and attend sequences, courses, apprenticeships, and programs of study designated and approved under IC 20-51.4-4.5-6 if the eligible student has enrolled in the CSA program.
      (b) This subsection does not apply to subsection (a)(3), (a)(6), (a)(7), or (a)(8). The term includes only services that are provided in person. The term does not include any virtual or distance learning services.
      IC 20-51.4-2-9
      Amended by P.L. 127-2024,SEC. 4, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by P.L. 202-2023,SEC. 38, eff. 7/1/2023.Added by P.L. 165-2021,SEC. 180, eff. 7/1/2021.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
  • Fees for Choice Navigator:
    • Option name: No, Option type: None, Option description:

      (b) Program funds awarded to a student with a disability determined eligible pursuant to paragraph (3)(b) may be used for the following purposes:
      1. Instructional materials, including digital devices, digital periphery devices, and assistive technology devices that allow a student to access instruction or instructional content and training on the use of and maintenance agreements for these devices.
      2. Curriculum as defined in subsection (2).
      3. Specialized services by approved providers or by a hospital in this state which are selected by the parent. These specialized services may include, but are not limited to:
      a. Applied behavior analysis services as provided in ss. 627.6686 and 641.31098.
      b. Services provided by speech-language pathologists as defined in s. 468.1125(8).
      c. Occupational therapy as defined in s. 468.203.
      d. Services provided by physical therapists as defined in s. 486.021(8).
      e. Services provided by listening and spoken language specialists and an appropriate acoustical environment for a child who has a hearing impairment, including deafness, and who has received an implant or assistive hearing device.
      4. Tuition and fees associated with full-time or part-time enrollment in a home education program; an eligible private school; an eligible postsecondary educational institution or a program offered by the postsecondary educational institution, unless the program is subject to s. 1009.25 or reimbursed pursuant to s. 1009.30; an approved preapprenticeship program as defined in s. 446.021(5) which is not subject to s. 1009.25 and complies with all applicable requirements of the department pursuant to chapter 1005; a private tutoring program authorized under s. 1002.43; a virtual program offered by a department-approved private online provider that meets the provider qualifications specified in s. 1002.45(2)(a); the Florida Virtual School as a private paying student; or an approved online course offered pursuant to s. 1003.499 or s. 1004.0961.
      5. Fees for nationally standardized, norm-referenced achievement tests, Advanced Placement Examinations, industry certification examinations, assessments related to postsecondary education, or other assessments.
      6. Contributions to the Stanley G. Tate Florida Prepaid College Program pursuant to s. 1009.98 or the Florida College Savings Program pursuant to s. 1009.981 for the benefit of the eligible student.
      7. Contracted services provided by a public school or school district, including classes. A student who receives services under a contract under this paragraph is not considered enrolled in a public school for eligibility purposes as specified in subsection (6) but rather attending a public school on a part-time basis as authorized under s. 1002.44.
      8. Tuition and fees for part-time tutoring services or fees for services provided by a choice navigator. Such services must be provided by a person who holds a valid Florida educator’s certificate pursuant to s. 1012.56, a person who holds an adjunct teaching certificate pursuant to s. 1012.57, a person who has a bachelor’s degree or a graduate degree in the subject area in which instruction is given, a person who has demonstrated a mastery of subject area knowledge pursuant to s. 1012.56(5), or a person certified by a nationally or internationally recognized research-based training program as approved by the department. As used in this subparagraph, the term “part-time tutoring services” does not qualify as regular school attendance as defined in s. 1003.01(16)(e).
      9. Fees for specialized summer education programs.
      10. Fees for specialized after-school education programs.
      11. Transition services provided by job coaches.
      12. Fees for an annual evaluation of educational progress by a state-certified teacher under s. 1002.41(1)(f), if this option is chosen for a home education student.
      13. Tuition and fees associated with programs offered by Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program providers approved pursuant to s. 1002.55 and school readiness providers approved pursuant to s. 1002.88.
      14. Fees for services provided at a center that is a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.
      15. Fees for services provided by a therapist who is certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or credentialed by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc.
  • Textbooks:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      II. Parents of an EFA student shall agree to use the funds deposited in their student's EFA only for the following qualifying expenses to educate the EFA student:
      (a) Tuition and fees at a private school.
      (b) Tuition and fees for non-public online learning programs.
      (c) Tutoring services provided by an individual or a tutoring facility.
      (d) Services contracted for and provided by a district public school, chartered public school, public academy, or independent school, including, but not limited to, individual classes and curricular activities and programs.
      (e) Textbooks, curriculum, or other instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction required by either a curriculum or an education service provider.
      (f) Computer hardware, Internet connectivity, or other technological services and devices, that are primarily used to help meet an EFA student's educational needs.
      (g) Educational software and applications.
      (h) School uniforms.
      (i) Fees for nationally standardized assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission or awarding of credits and tuition and/or fees for preparatory courses for such exams.
      (j) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized education programs.
      (k) Tuition, fees, instructional materials, and examination fees at a career or technical school.
      (l) Educational services and therapies, including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies.
      (m) Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education.
      (n) Fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider.
      (o) Any other educational expense approved by the scholarship organization.
  • Curricula and Supplementary Materials:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      II. Parents of an EFA student shall agree to use the funds deposited in their student's EFA only for the following qualifying expenses to educate the EFA student:
      (a) Tuition and fees at a private school.
      (b) Tuition and fees for non-public online learning programs.
      (c) Tutoring services provided by an individual or a tutoring facility.
      (d) Services contracted for and provided by a district public school, chartered public school, public academy, or independent school, including, but not limited to, individual classes and curricular activities and programs.
      (e) Textbooks, curriculum, or other instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction required by either a curriculum or an education service provider.
      (f) Computer hardware, Internet connectivity, or other technological services and devices, that are primarily used to help meet an EFA student's educational needs.
      (g) Educational software and applications.
      (h) School uniforms.
      (i) Fees for nationally standardized assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission or awarding of credits and tuition and/or fees for preparatory courses for such exams.
      (j) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized education programs.
      (k) Tuition, fees, instructional materials, and examination fees at a career or technical school.
      (l) Educational services and therapies, including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies.
      (m) Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education.
      (n) Fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider.
      (o) Any other educational expense approved by the scholarship organization.
  • Computers/Technology:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      II. Parents of an EFA student shall agree to use the funds deposited in their student's EFA only for the following qualifying expenses to educate the EFA student:
      (a) Tuition and fees at a private school.
      (b) Tuition and fees for non-public online learning programs.
      (c) Tutoring services provided by an individual or a tutoring facility.
      (d) Services contracted for and provided by a district public school, chartered public school, public academy, or independent school, including, but not limited to, individual classes and curricular activities and programs.
      (e) Textbooks, curriculum, or other instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction required by either a curriculum or an education service provider.
      (f) Computer hardware, Internet connectivity, or other technological services and devices, that are primarily used to help meet an EFA student's educational needs.
      (g) Educational software and applications.
      (h) School uniforms.
      (i) Fees for nationally standardized assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission or awarding of credits and tuition and/or fees for preparatory courses for such exams.
      (j) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized education programs.
      (k) Tuition, fees, instructional materials, and examination fees at a career or technical school.
      (l) Educational services and therapies, including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies.
      (m) Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education.
      (n) Fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider.
      (o) Any other educational expense approved by the scholarship organization.
  • Testing Fees:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      II. Parents of an EFA student shall agree to use the funds deposited in their student's EFA only for the following qualifying expenses to educate the EFA student:
      (a) Tuition and fees at a private school.
      (b) Tuition and fees for non-public online learning programs.
      (c) Tutoring services provided by an individual or a tutoring facility.
      (d) Services contracted for and provided by a district public school, chartered public school, public academy, or independent school, including, but not limited to, individual classes and curricular activities and programs.
      (e) Textbooks, curriculum, or other instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction required by either a curriculum or an education service provider.
      (f) Computer hardware, Internet connectivity, or other technological services and devices, that are primarily used to help meet an EFA student's educational needs.
      (g) Educational software and applications.
      (h) School uniforms.
      (i) Fees for nationally standardized assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission or awarding of credits and tuition and/or fees for preparatory courses for such exams.
      (j) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized education programs.
      (k) Tuition, fees, instructional materials, and examination fees at a career or technical school.
      (l) Educational services and therapies, including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies.
      (m) Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education.
      (n) Fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider.
      (o) Any other educational expense approved by the scholarship organization.
  • Summer/Afterschool learning (not daycare):
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      II. Parents of an EFA student shall agree to use the funds deposited in their student's EFA only for the following qualifying expenses to educate the EFA student:
      (a) Tuition and fees at a private school.
      (b) Tuition and fees for non-public online learning programs.
      (c) Tutoring services provided by an individual or a tutoring facility.
      (d) Services contracted for and provided by a district public school, chartered public school, public academy, or independent school, including, but not limited to, individual classes and curricular activities and programs.
      (e) Textbooks, curriculum, or other instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction required by either a curriculum or an education service provider.
      (f) Computer hardware, Internet connectivity, or other technological services and devices, that are primarily used to help meet an EFA student's educational needs.
      (g) Educational software and applications.
      (h) School uniforms.
      (i) Fees for nationally standardized assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission or awarding of credits and tuition and/or fees for preparatory courses for such exams.
      (j) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized education programs.
      (k) Tuition, fees, instructional materials, and examination fees at a career or technical school.
      (l) Educational services and therapies, including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies.
      (m) Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education.
      (n) Fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider.
      (o) Any other educational expense approved by the scholarship organization.
  • College Savings Plan:
    • Option name: No, Option type: None, Option description:

      (b) Program funds awarded to a student with a disability determined eligible pursuant to paragraph (3)(b) may be used for the following purposes:
      1. Instructional materials, including digital devices, digital periphery devices, and assistive technology devices that allow a student to access instruction or instructional content and training on the use of and maintenance agreements for these devices.
      2. Curriculum as defined in subsection (2).
      3. Specialized services by approved providers or by a hospital in this state which are selected by the parent. These specialized services may include, but are not limited to:
      a. Applied behavior analysis services as provided in ss. 627.6686 and 641.31098.
      b. Services provided by speech-language pathologists as defined in s. 468.1125(8).
      c. Occupational therapy as defined in s. 468.203.
      d. Services provided by physical therapists as defined in s. 486.021(8).
      e. Services provided by listening and spoken language specialists and an appropriate acoustical environment for a child who has a hearing impairment, including deafness, and who has received an implant or assistive hearing device.
      4. Tuition and fees associated with full-time or part-time enrollment in a home education program; an eligible private school; an eligible postsecondary educational institution or a program offered by the postsecondary educational institution, unless the program is subject to s. 1009.25 or reimbursed pursuant to s. 1009.30; an approved preapprenticeship program as defined in s. 446.021(5) which is not subject to s. 1009.25 and complies with all applicable requirements of the department pursuant to chapter 1005; a private tutoring program authorized under s. 1002.43; a virtual program offered by a department-approved private online provider that meets the provider qualifications specified in s. 1002.45(2)(a); the Florida Virtual School as a private paying student; or an approved online course offered pursuant to s. 1003.499 or s. 1004.0961.
      5. Fees for nationally standardized, norm-referenced achievement tests, Advanced Placement Examinations, industry certification examinations, assessments related to postsecondary education, or other assessments.
      6. Contributions to the Stanley G. Tate Florida Prepaid College Program pursuant to s. 1009.98 or the Florida College Savings Program pursuant to s. 1009.981 for the benefit of the eligible student.
      7. Contracted services provided by a public school or school district, including classes. A student who receives services under a contract under this paragraph is not considered enrolled in a public school for eligibility purposes as specified in subsection (6) but rather attending a public school on a part-time basis as authorized under s. 1002.44.
      8. Tuition and fees for part-time tutoring services or fees for services provided by a choice navigator. Such services must be provided by a person who holds a valid Florida educator’s certificate pursuant to s. 1012.56, a person who holds an adjunct teaching certificate pursuant to s. 1012.57, a person who has a bachelor’s degree or a graduate degree in the subject area in which instruction is given, a person who has demonstrated a mastery of subject area knowledge pursuant to s. 1012.56(5), or a person certified by a nationally or internationally recognized research-based training program as approved by the department. As used in this subparagraph, the term “part-time tutoring services” does not qualify as regular school attendance as defined in s. 1003.01(16)(e).
      9. Fees for specialized summer education programs.
      10. Fees for specialized after-school education programs.
      11. Transition services provided by job coaches.
      12. Fees for an annual evaluation of educational progress by a state-certified teacher under s. 1002.41(1)(f), if this option is chosen for a home education student.
      13. Tuition and fees associated with programs offered by Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program providers approved pursuant to s. 1002.55 and school readiness providers approved pursuant to s. 1002.88.
      14. Fees for services provided at a center that is a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.
      15. Fees for services provided by a therapist who is certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or credentialed by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc.
  • College Tuition/Fees:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      II. Parents of an EFA student shall agree to use the funds deposited in their student's EFA only for the following qualifying expenses to educate the EFA student:
      (a) Tuition and fees at a private school.
      (b) Tuition and fees for non-public online learning programs.
      (c) Tutoring services provided by an individual or a tutoring facility.
      (d) Services contracted for and provided by a district public school, chartered public school, public academy, or independent school, including, but not limited to, individual classes and curricular activities and programs.
      (e) Textbooks, curriculum, or other instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction required by either a curriculum or an education service provider.
      (f) Computer hardware, Internet connectivity, or other technological services and devices, that are primarily used to help meet an EFA student's educational needs.
      (g) Educational software and applications.
      (h) School uniforms.
      (i) Fees for nationally standardized assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission or awarding of credits and tuition and/or fees for preparatory courses for such exams.
      (j) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized education programs.
      (k) Tuition, fees, instructional materials, and examination fees at a career or technical school.
      (l) Educational services and therapies, including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies.
      (m) Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education.
      (n) Fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider.
      (o) Any other educational expense approved by the scholarship organization.
  • College Textbooks:
    • Option name: No, Option type: None, Option description:
      20-7-1704. Use of Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- allowable educational resources. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall allow money deposited in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account to be used to reimburse parents for the purchase of the following educational resources only for the benefit of the individual for whom the account was created:
      (a) qualified school tuition, fees, textbooks, software, or other instructional materials or services;
      (b) an educational program or course using electronic or offsite delivery methods, including but not limited to tutoring, distance learning programs, online programs, and technology delivered learning programs;
      (c) curriculum, including supplemental materials necessary for the curriculum;
      (d) tutoring;
      (e) educational therapies or services, including but not limited to occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies from licensed or certified practitioners or providers, including licensed or certified paraprofessionals or educational aides;
      (f) state or nationally recognized assessment tests, advanced placement exams, entrance examinations at an eligible postsecondary institution, or other assessment instruments;
      (g) services provided by a public school in the state, including individual classes and extracurricular activities;
      (h) eligible postsecondary institution tuition, books, online courses, or other fees;
      (i) no more than $50 annually in consumable education supplies, such as paper, pens, and markers;
      (j) transportation required for another allowable educational service;
      (k) fees paid to a cooperative educational program; and
      (l) any other educational expense approved by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (2) Account funds may not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner.
      (3) A parent may pay for educational services or costs not covered by account funds.
      (4) Nothing in this part may be construed to require that a qualified student must be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in either a private school or nonpublic online school.
  • CTE / Industry Credentials:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      (b) Program funds awarded to a student with a disability determined eligible pursuant to paragraph (3)(b) may be used for the following purposes:
      1. Instructional materials, including digital devices, digital periphery devices, and assistive technology devices that allow a student to access instruction or instructional content and training on the use of and maintenance agreements for these devices.
      2. Curriculum as defined in subsection (2).
      3. Specialized services by approved providers or by a hospital in this state which are selected by the parent. These specialized services may include, but are not limited to:
      a. Applied behavior analysis services as provided in ss. 627.6686 and 641.31098.
      b. Services provided by speech-language pathologists as defined in s. 468.1125(8).
      c. Occupational therapy as defined in s. 468.203.
      d. Services provided by physical therapists as defined in s. 486.021(8).
      e. Services provided by listening and spoken language specialists and an appropriate acoustical environment for a child who has a hearing impairment, including deafness, and who has received an implant or assistive hearing device.
      4. Tuition and fees associated with full-time or part-time enrollment in a home education program; an eligible private school; an eligible postsecondary educational institution or a program offered by the postsecondary educational institution, unless the program is subject to s. 1009.25 or reimbursed pursuant to s. 1009.30; an approved preapprenticeship program as defined in s. 446.021(5) which is not subject to s. 1009.25 and complies with all applicable requirements of the department pursuant to chapter 1005; a private tutoring program authorized under s. 1002.43; a virtual program offered by a department-approved private online provider that meets the provider qualifications specified in s. 1002.45(2)(a); the Florida Virtual School as a private paying student; or an approved online course offered pursuant to s. 1003.499 or s. 1004.0961.
      5. Fees for nationally standardized, norm-referenced achievement tests, Advanced Placement Examinations, industry certification examinations, assessments related to postsecondary education, or other assessments.
      6. Contributions to the Stanley G. Tate Florida Prepaid College Program pursuant to s. 1009.98 or the Florida College Savings Program pursuant to s. 1009.981 for the benefit of the eligible student.
      7. Contracted services provided by a public school or school district, including classes. A student who receives services under a contract under this paragraph is not considered enrolled in a public school for eligibility purposes as specified in subsection (6) but rather attending a public school on a part-time basis as authorized under s. 1002.44.
      8. Tuition and fees for part-time tutoring services or fees for services provided by a choice navigator. Such services must be provided by a person who holds a valid Florida educator’s certificate pursuant to s. 1012.56, a person who holds an adjunct teaching certificate pursuant to s. 1012.57, a person who has a bachelor’s degree or a graduate degree in the subject area in which instruction is given, a person who has demonstrated a mastery of subject area knowledge pursuant to s. 1012.56(5), or a person certified by a nationally or internationally recognized research-based training program as approved by the department. As used in this subparagraph, the term “part-time tutoring services” does not qualify as regular school attendance as defined in s. 1003.01(16)(e).
      9. Fees for specialized summer education programs.
      10. Fees for specialized after-school education programs.
      11. Transition services provided by job coaches.
      12. Fees for an annual evaluation of educational progress by a state-certified teacher under s. 1002.41(1)(f), if this option is chosen for a home education student.
      13. Tuition and fees associated with programs offered by Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program providers approved pursuant to s. 1002.55 and school readiness providers approved pursuant to s. 1002.88.
      14. Fees for services provided at a center that is a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.
      15. Fees for services provided by a therapist who is certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or credentialed by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc.
  • Insurance Premiums / Surety Bonds:
    • Option name: No, Option type: None, Option description:
      Section 20-51.4-2-9 - [Effective 7/1/2024] "ESA qualified expenses"
      (a) "ESA qualified expenses" refers to the following expenses provided by an ESA participating entity related to the education of an eligible student for which scholarship money in an ESA account may be used:
      (1) Tuition and fees, which includes curricular materials, at a qualified school, public school, or other ESA participating entity.
      (2) Fees for:
      (A) national norm referenced or criterion referenced examinations;
      (B) advanced placement examinations, Cambridge International courses, International Baccalaureate courses, or College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations; or
      (C) statewide assessments associated with industry recognized credentials.
      (3) Educational services for an eligible student who is a student with a disability.
      (4) Payments associated with the use of paraprofessional or educational aides.
      (5) Services contracted for and provided by a school corporation, charter school, magnet school, or qualified school, including:
      (A) individual classes;
      (B) extracurricular activities or programs; or
      (C) additional programs, resources, or staffing defined in the student's education plan.
      (6) Occupational therapy for a student with a disability, provided in accordance with the eligible student's individualized education program developed under IC 20-35 or service plan developed under 511 IAC 7-34.
      (7) Subject to IC 20-51.4-4-7, fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the eligible student to travel to and from an approved special education service provider.
      (8) Tuition and fees to attend training programs and camps that have a focus on:
      (A) vocational skills;
      (B) academic skills;
      (C) life skills;
      (D) independence; or
      (E) soft job skills that are character traits and interpersonal skills that characterize a person's relationships with other people.
      (9) Additional services and therapies prescribed by the eligible student's treating physician in accordance with generally accepted standards of care to improve outcomes for the student in addition to any services currently being provided by the school, insurance, or the Medicaid program.
      (10) Fees for the management of the ESA account, as described in IC 20-51.4-3-2(d).
      (11) Expenses to enroll in and attend sequences, courses, apprenticeships, and programs of study designated and approved under IC 20-51.4-4.5-6 if the eligible student has enrolled in the CSA program.
      (b) This subsection does not apply to subsection (a)(3), (a)(6), (a)(7), or (a)(8). The term includes only services that are provided in person. The term does not include any virtual or distance learning services.
      IC 20-51.4-2-9
      Amended by P.L. 127-2024,SEC. 4, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by P.L. 202-2023,SEC. 38, eff. 7/1/2023.Added by P.L. 165-2021,SEC. 180, eff. 7/1/2021.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
  • Other Approved by Admin:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      II. Parents of an EFA student shall agree to use the funds deposited in their student's EFA only for the following qualifying expenses to educate the EFA student:
      (a) Tuition and fees at a private school.
      (b) Tuition and fees for non-public online learning programs.
      (c) Tutoring services provided by an individual or a tutoring facility.
      (d) Services contracted for and provided by a district public school, chartered public school, public academy, or independent school, including, but not limited to, individual classes and curricular activities and programs.
      (e) Textbooks, curriculum, or other instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction required by either a curriculum or an education service provider.
      (f) Computer hardware, Internet connectivity, or other technological services and devices, that are primarily used to help meet an EFA student's educational needs.
      (g) Educational software and applications.
      (h) School uniforms.
      (i) Fees for nationally standardized assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission or awarding of credits and tuition and/or fees for preparatory courses for such exams.
      (j) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized education programs.
      (k) Tuition, fees, instructional materials, and examination fees at a career or technical school.
      (l) Educational services and therapies, including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies.
      (m) Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education.
      (n) Fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider.
      (o) Any other educational expense approved by the scholarship organization.