Elise Carr

New Hampshire has a diverse network of private schools, including classical and special education institutions, that serve approximately 14% of students statewide—impacting more than 30,000 children. These schools provide essential alternatives for students with special needs and for those who thrive in smaller, more personalized learning environments. Many families who choose these schools are of modest means and depend on both Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) and Education Tax Credit (ETC) grants to make private education affordable. A bill that prevents families from using these grants simultaneously would place private education out of reach for many students, effectively limiting parental choice and harming the very children these programs were designed to support.