relative to establishing a program to earn tuition credits for state of New Hampshire higher education institutions through community service.

This bill creates a program called the "triple win program" that allows eligible high school and college students in New Hampshire to earn tuition credits by performing community service. To qualify, students must volunteer at approved sites, such as nursing homes or food banks, for 100 hours within a single calendar year, which grants them a $2,500 credit toward tuition at public New Hampshire colleges. The program is limited to students attending public schools or public universities in the state and caps the total benefit at $20,000 over an eight-year period. Funding for these credits will come from a dedicated state treasury account that can also accept private donations, with the Department of Education responsible for setting specific rules and managing the application process.