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 and government.

The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and its fiscal impact on local school districts is currently indeterminable, as the costs associated with implementing this requirement will vary by district. The estimated local revenue impact is projected to be $0 for the fiscal years 2025 through 2028, while local expenditures are noted as indeterminable. The Department of Education has been contacted regarding the implementation of this bill.

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