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 bill 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 and expenditures for the fiscal years 2025 through 2028 are projected to be $0, indicating no immediate financial burden, but the actual costs for compliance remain unknown.

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