Revision: May 7, 2025, 12:08 p.m.
Rep. Luneau, Merr. 9
May 7, 2025
2025-1978h
07/05
Floor Amendment to SB 295-FN
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 4 with the following:
Sections 1 through 4 of this act shall take effect on the date the audit division of the office of legislative budget assistant certifies to the secretary of state and the director of the office of legislative services that:
I. The performance audit of the education freedom account program required under 2022, 297:1 has been completed; and
II. The audit finds sufficient management controls within the education freedom account program that ensure compliance with all state laws and department rules.
I. Sections 1 through 4 of this act shall take effect as provided in section 5 of this act.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2025-1978h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Increases the number of students eligible for education freedom accounts by removing household income thresholds.
II. Removes certain conditions tied to education freedom account funds.
III. Requires the legislative budget assistant to certify completion of a performance audit of the EFA program before such changes to the program take effect.