This bill mandates that public high schools provide a minimum of one hour of instruction on the nature and history of communism. The new legal language is inserted into RSA 189:11, I-c, specifically as a new subparagraph (k), which states that this instruction can be delivered either as a standalone activity or integrated into an existing course. The bill aims to enhance students' understanding of communism as part of their education in national and state history, government, and civics.

The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, coinciding with the start of the 2025-2026 school year. The fiscal impact of this requirement on local school districts is currently indeterminable, as the costs associated with implementing this instruction will vary by district. The bill does not anticipate any changes to local revenue, but it acknowledges that local expenditures may be affected as schools adapt to this new requirement.

Statutes affected:
As Amended by the House: 189:11