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 existing courses. 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, and while it does not impose any direct costs on local revenue, the fiscal impact on local expenditures is indeterminable. The costs associated with implementing this requirement will vary by school district, as they will need to determine how to incorporate this instruction into their curricula. The Department of Education has been contacted regarding the implications of this bill.

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