Steven Snelling

I respectfully oppose HB 1401. This bill would permit the Department of Education to select for-profit entities to administer Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs), expanding the definition of “scholarship organization” beyond nonprofit organizations approved under RSA 77:G. The administration of public education funds carries fiduciary responsibility, transparency expectations, and public trust obligations. Allowing for-profit entities to administer EFA funds introduces a structural incentive for profit extraction from taxpayer-supported education appropriations. Even where contractual oversight exists, a for-profit administrative model differs fundamentally from a nonprofit model in mission alignment and financial incentive structure. Public education funding — whether delivered through districts or alternative pathways — should prioritize educational outcomes and stewardship of public funds over return on investment. Before expanding eligibility to for-profit administrators, the legislature should carefully consider: • Oversight and transparency mechanisms • Administrative fee structures and profit margins • Public records applicability • Long-term accountability safeguards Altering the definition of scholarship organization in this manner shifts the governance model of EFAs without a broader review of its fiscal and accountability implications. For these reasons, I respectfully oppose HB 1401. Steven J. Snelling Charlestown