This bill amends existing law to include instruction on the laws governing elections and voting as part of the required curriculum in national and state history, government, and civics education. Specifically, it amends RSA 189:11, I-c(f) to mandate that the role of a citizen in civic activity should also encompass information on election and voting laws as per RSA 189:23.

Additionally, the bill requires that any educational institution and local government that observes a holiday listed in RSA 288:1 must use the holiday's statutorily designated title in all official communications, publications, documents, or calendars. This is established through the addition of a new paragraph to RSA 288:4 and a new section, RSA 31:6-a, which applies to municipalities, towns, villages, or unincorporated places. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an approved date of July 12, 2024, and an effective date of September 10, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 189:11
As Amended by the House: 189:11
As Amended by the Senate: 189:11, 288:4
Version adopted by both bodies: 189:11, 288:4
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 189:11, 288:4