The Education Renaissance continues to sweep across America as New Hampshire becomes the 17th state to enact universal education freedom, giving every family the power to choose the education that works best for their children.
Under New Hampshire’s groundbreaking new program, parents can access funds to cover private school tuition, homeschool resources, textbooks, tutoring services, and other education-related materials. This means that whether a child learns best in a traditional classroom, a specialized program for students with learning differences, or through innovative homeschool approaches, families now have the resources to make it happen—regardless of their zip code or income level.
What Makes New Hampshire’s Program Special
New Hampshire’s approach stands out among universal education freedom programs in a crucial way. Rather than limiting participation through enrollment caps tied to legislative appropriations—which can leave families stuck on waitlists—the state ties funding directly to its education funding formula. This structural difference means every eligible student who wants to participate is guaranteed funding, creating true universal access without artificial barriers.
This design ensures that New Hampshire’s program can grow to meet demand, providing stability for families who want to plan their children’s educational future. It’s a model that other states are watching closely as they consider their own education freedom initiatives.
Years of Strategy Pay Off
This victory didn’t happen overnight. The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy led this multi-year effort, understanding that transformational education reform requires sustained support across multiple legislative cycles. They worked alongside national partners including the Children’s Scholarship Fund, EdChoice, and The Heritage Foundation to build the coalition and expertise needed to craft effective policy.
State Policy Network recognized the importance of this long-term approach, providing a targeted investment in 2022 to help the Josiah Bartlett Center maintain their steady drumbeat through several legislative sessions. This strategic patience proved essential—meaningful policy change rarely happens on the first try, and the most successful reforms come from organizations willing to persist through setbacks and build support over time.
The investment paid off when New Hampshire’s legislature finally passed the measure in June 2025, making the Granite State the latest to join a growing coalition of states putting families first in education decisions.
A Growing Movement
With New Hampshire’s victory, 17 states now offer universal education freedom to their families. This represents a dramatic shift from just a few years ago when Arizona stood alone as the only state with universal education choice. The momentum is undeniable: states across the country are recognizing that parents, not bureaucrats, are best positioned to make education decisions for their children.
Each new state demonstrates that when parents have choices, children benefit—and that’s a lesson more states are learning every year. New Hampshire’s success shows that with strategy, sustained effort, and the right policy design, education freedom can become reality even in states where it once seemed impossible.