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House Education committee votes favorably on S214 to let NEK Choice district pay tuition for nearby New Hampshire pre-K programs
Summary
The House Education Committee voted to report S214 favorably, approving language that would let the NEK Choice School District pay tuition to public prekindergarten programs in New Hampshire within 25 miles to serve geographically isolated Vermont children; the measure includes waiver language and an effective date of July 1, 2026.
The House Education Committee voted to report S214 favorably after testimony explaining the bill would let the NEK Choice School District pay tuition to public prekindergarten programs in nearby New Hampshire school districts for eligible, geographically isolated students.
Sharon Ellingwood, a board member of the NEK Choice School District and of the Essex North Supervisory Union, told the committee the district spans 10 small towns and that many of those towns no longer operate public elementary schools. "S214 is a thoughtful and important fix for our youngest learners," Ellingwood said, arguing the change would open preK access for families, help parents enter the workforce and improve…
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