The proposed bill, known as the Science in Education Act, aims to establish a clear definition of "evidence-based" methods in public education. It mandates that all public education delivery methods, including educator training and pedagogical practices, must adhere to this definition, which specifically excludes subjective measurements such as surveys and self-reported data. The bill outlines that "evidence-based" methods must be supported by reproducible results from well-designed studies within a single discipline or confirmed by studies across multiple disciplines. Furthermore, any use of the term "evidence-based" in communications by the Department of Education and local school districts must align with this definition, and they are required to publicly share the scientific studies that substantiate their methods.

To implement these changes, the bill introduces a new section to RSA 193-E, which includes provisions for the Department of Education and local school districts to adopt rules and ensure compliance. It does not allocate funding or authorize new positions but indicates that the Department may need to hire an education consultant to assist with the transition, which could incur significant costs for local school districts as they review and potentially revise their educational methods. The bill is expected to increase local expenditures by an indeterminable amount as districts adapt to the new requirements. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.