New Hampshire cuts homeschool paperwork, plus how to think wisely about ESA purchases after Utah's audit headlines.
Show Notes
Today on The Homeschool Briefing: New Hampshire loosens its homeschool oversight, and EdChoice offers a level-headed framework for evaluating ESA spending after a Utah audit made headlines. Plus, a ten-minute Homeschool Win you can do today.
In this episode:
- New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte signs HB 1268, making state/district notification, annual evaluations, and record-keeping optional for homeschool families.
- EdChoice research analyst Colyn Ritter breaks down how to think about ESA purchases after Utah auditors flagged ski passes and zoo memberships as "wasteful."
- Your Homeschool Win Today: start a simple purchase-and-purpose log for your ESA or co-op spending.
Links:
- New Hampshire Public Radio: https://www.nhpr.org/education/2026-07-13/ayotte-signs-bill-loosening-homeschooling-requirements
- EdChoice, "Audit ESAs Like We Mean to Keep Them": https://www.edchoice.org/2026-audit-esas-like-we-mean-to-keep-them/
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